Trust in the Lord with all your heart, And lean not on your own understanding; In all your ways acknowledge Him, And He shall direct your paths. Proverbs 3:5,6 (NKJV) Eleven years ago Iris Nelson, the owner of Laced With Grace, asked if I’d like to join the team of writers…
Read moreTwas the day after Christmas and all through the house… All the hustle and bustle, the shopping and cooking, the decorating and parties, the joy of giving and receiving are over. What is left? For many, just a messy house, or a long trip back home. But for those who…
Read moreOn this Christmas Eve day, I reflect on my Christmas past and I am overcome with thankfulness that God has always been faithful to me. While many homes are filled with holiday cheer and roasting chestnuts around their fire tonight, there are also many homes that will be dark, with…
Read moreIt is probably never heard of, but this year I am not putting a Christmas tree up. Shocking I know! In fact, when I tell people I am not doing it this year, they are taken back and shoot me a snarly look like I’m anti-Christmas. On the contrary. it…
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Recently I was wandering the Christmas aisles at Hobby Lobby searching for a couple of pictures to freshen up the wall over our couch. Every aisle included items that carried the “Merry and Bright” theme. My eyes teared up. Life right now is anything but Merry and Bright. It’s been…
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