In addition to everything else retailers tell us we must have this time of year, add storage containers to the list. Not just any container will do for ornament storage, it now has to be in Christmas colors and odd shapes that do not stack …
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Day 2 ~ 12 Days of Christmas 2010
Caring for a Live Tree…Sheri shares simple and easy instructions to maintain a fresh and healthy tree this season. ~ Melting Snowman…Add some fun to your decor and have a blast creating a melting snowman. He will last until Spring! ~ Feel free to see …
Joseph: From Fear to Faith
Mt. 1:18-24 Imagine, if you can, being a righteous young man, prepared to marry a lovely maiden and learning that she is already expecting, and it is not your child! In the natural realm, there certainly would be doubts. Joseph did have doubts. He was ready …
Day 1 ~ 12 Days of Christmas 2010
Merry Christmas! Today begins our annual 12 Days of Christmas celebration. For 2010 we have a new format and a beautiful devotional series entitled Nativity Scenes to focus our hearts on Christ and his birth. Because we are all trying to find balance during this …
Our Family Tree
When Greg and I first married one of our nice ornaments was a crystal angel. I can recall placing it pridefully on our tree only to return from work the next evening to find the tree had toppled, crushing my beautiful angel. The loss frustrated …
Christmas Radio Theater
Our family enjoys listening to audio books and Old Time radio theater. Audio books help me redeem the time during this busy season, whether I’m in the car running errands or at home wrapping gifts or baking. My children often listen during their afternoon rest …
Emergency Christmas Basket
Why is it I can never find what I need when I need it? Moments like that are even more stressful during the holiday season, when everyone is waiting for me to light the candles or load batteries into a new toy. Tucking a few …
Nativity Scenes
Each year after Thanksgiving, I get out my large olive-wood nativity scene purchased in Bethlehem many years ago and decide how to arrange the pieces. Should I go for tradition or variety? Usually I put the manger scene pieces themselves on one bookshelf in the …
Handmade Journals
My daughter, her friend, and I had fun putting together these cute journals. Who knew masking tape came in a variety of colors–and it’s perfect for making journals! All you’ll need is a composition notebook (we found these at Wal-Mart for 25 cents on clearance), …
Caring for a Live Christmas Tree
My family always had a real Christmas tree when I was growing up. My dad, a retired fire chief, taught us the proper way to care for a live tree. When looking for a tree, check for freshness by grabbing a branch and pulling along …