Not too long ago I attended a piano recital of a friend’s daughter. I wanted to go hear her play, but I never would have imagined the joy it brought me to see all of the kids from ages 5-17 or so playing their selections for their families. It brought…
Read moreUmm….yeah. I’m off on Christmas break and haven’t looked in my planner for a few days. Usually (including this time) I have Laced With Grace in my planner the day BEFORE my day to write. But…if you don’t look in the book, you don’t have a clue what is going…
Read moreOur children had a great Christmas. They got so many things that they really wanted. They were so very blessed. My husband and I had a good Christmas–got a few things we needed plus a few fun things and we didn’t go over budget. In fact, we spent almost nothing…
Read moreLiz Curtis Higgs said, “Wherever you are spiritually whatever you have been through emotionally, you are already wrapped in the Lord’s embrace. Held close by nail-scarred hands.” While growing up my family did not travel too much. I was fortunate to have family that lived close by. I grew up…
Read moreMay the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit. Romans 15:13 The birth of Jesus and the Christmas season is a celebration of hope! This past Sunday, our…
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