Our historic Virginia church on Main Street was packed with parents and visitors ready to watch the annual Christmas Pageant. After weeks of rehearsals, my preschool and elementary cast of shepherds, wisemen, angels, and stable animals were ready to perform. I hoped. The pageant began …
Party plans, menus, ideas, and more to celebrate all the special holidays & occasions in our life.
Holidays & Occasions
French Quarter Cheese
My sweet friend, Terry Hensley, has the most amazing cheese ball recipe. It is right up there in cheese ball hall of fame with the chocolate chip cheese ball. Forgive my phone photography skills–I forgot to take my camera to our Sunday School class ornament …
Christmas in New Orleans
I am a pastor’s child and now a pastor’s wife. I laughingly say we have never had money. There have been times that were leaner than others. The year I turned 8 years old was definitely a lean time. Dad had moved our family to …
Christmas Punch
I found this yummy recipe online and adapted it to fit our taste and color preference. It is pretty, simple, and refreshing, and everyone requests the recipe. Variations on the theme allow you to change the color and flavor, too! Ingredients for Red Holiday Punch: …
Leaping for Joy
Many years ago when my husband and I were in his last year with the Air Force and were living in North Carolina, his parents drove from Nashville to spend Christmas with us. They always enjoyed coming to the church we belonged to in Fayetteville, …
Cat-itudes of Gratitude
As we were trying to rearrange the garage years ago, I told my husband the cat-carrier should go to Goodwill since we no longer had a cat. My husband vetoed the idea saying one day we might have another cat. For a man who used …
Letters of Thanks to God
Years ago, I began a tradition of writing a thank you letter to God. Each November I sat with pen in hand, silently reflecting in solitude on the gracious gifts God bestowed on me. If you could have looked into the windows of my life at …
Be a Blessing
It’s hard to believe that it’s the holiday season again. As many of us sit down to a delicious, bountiful meal on Thanksgiving, no doubt we will be mindful of how God has blessed us in so many ways. As children of God we are …
A Simple Christmas: Muffin Tin Advent Calendar
While speaking at a recent fall retreat, I participated in a craft session. I’m not particularly crafty. I would like to be. Everything I make looks homemade and nothing like the beautiful creations on Etsy–or at friends’ homes. I am glad I joined in this …
Countdown to Thanksgiving Dinner
The countdown is on for Thanksgiving–just one week from today! Over the years, MMCW has shared many of our family favorite recipes along with menu plans. If you’re still planning Thanksgiving dinner (I am!) then you will want to check out these great links: Thanksgiving …