A paradox is defined as a statement or situation that seems to be absurd or contradictory but is or appears to be true. The paradox of Christmas has served to amaze us for 2000 years. The 19th century English hymn writer William C. Dix was …
Party plans, menus, ideas, and more to celebrate all the special holidays & occasions in our life.
Holidays & Occasions
Sausage Balls
1 pound sausage 1 pound shredded mild cheddar cheese 3 cups Bisquick or any store brand biscuit mix Combine all ingredients. Divide and roll into 1 inch balls. Bake at 350 degrees until brown.
Music Review: A Midwinter’s Eve by Nathan Clark George
The Christmas season should afford us extra time for quiet reflection and worship, yet often the opposite is true. Amidst the hustle and bustle of the season, I often find myself longing for a quiet corner and a cup of tea. Even my thoughts are …
Hosting a Christmas Cookie Exchange
I’ve been hosting a Christmas Cookie Exchange for over a decade. My mother-in-law introduced me to this lovely idea, as she has attended one every year since my husband was a boy. The fellowship is always sweet, and the party enables friends to share the …
Microwave Divinity and Chocolate Peanut Butter Balls
Here are two simple Christmas cookie recipes you can make in a snap! Microwave Divinity and Chocolate Peanut Butter Balls are perfect for sharing and gift giving. Either of these would be wonderful to take to a Cookie Exchange party. Microwave Divinity 2 ½ cups …
O Little Town of Bethlehem—Jesus the Light of the World
“I am the light of the world. Whoever follows me will never walk in darkness, but will have the light of life.” (John 8:12) Yet in thy dark streets shineth the everlasting Light; The hopes and fears of all the years are met in thee …
Gingerbread House Party
A few years ago, we were blessed to attend a huge Gingerbread house party at my mother’s church. There must have been at least 50 kids decorating houses, with every possible candy available for toppings. Lots of fun was had by all. Church volunteers got …
Come to the Waters
“She will give birth to a son, and you are to give him the name Jesus, because he will save his people from their sins.” (Matthew 1: 21) During the Christmas season we are surrounded by reminders of Christ. The manger scene at the corner …
Christmas Goody Baskets
We are a homeschooling family that plans our year so that we can take the whole month of December off. I found that after several years of homeschooling, I wasn’t getting much school done with all the excitement of the holidays, so I decided not …
Eight Ways to Enhance Language Arts at Christmas
1. Make up a story to tell your children over a period of days or weeks during the month of December. Swiss Family Robinson began as a series of stories that Johann David Wyss told his children bit by bit, each night at bedtime. As …