Welcome to the12 Pearls of Christmas blog series! Merry Christmas from Pearl Girls™! We hope you enjoy these Christmas “Pearls of Wisdom” from the authors who were so kind to donate their time and talents! If you miss a few posts, you’ll be able go back through and read them on this blog throughout the… [Continue Reading]
Christmas
12 Pearls of Christmas | Day 2 – An Inexpensive New Christmas Tradition by Christy Fitzwater
Welcome to the12 Pearls of Christmas blog series! Merry Christmas from Pearl Girls™! We hope you enjoy these Christmas “Pearls of Wisdom” from the authors who were so kind to donate their time and talents! If you miss a few posts, you’ll be able go back through and read them on this blog throughout the… [Continue Reading]
12 Pearls of Christmas | Day 1 – God with Us . . . And Us with Him by Susan May Warren
Welcome to the 12 Pearls of Christmas blog series!Merry Christmas from Pearl Girls™! We hope you enjoy these Christmas “Pearls of Wisdom” from the authors who were so kind to donate their time and talents! If you miss a few posts, you’ll be able go back through and read them on this blog throughout the next few… [Continue Reading]
Christmas Traditions
When I think of Christmas, I remember family gatherings around my grandparent’s dinner table. I also think of times my family spent together, creating our own special memories. For example, one year I received a tape recorder. On Christmas Day, my mother, father, brother and I recorded stories, changing our voices to fit our various… [Continue Reading]
2012 Christmas Gift Guide
1. For men and women who are passionate about The Greatest Generation — my WWII novels. 2. For the spy-lovers in your life — The Swiss Courier and Chasing Mona Lisa. 3. For the young woman in your life — Praying for Your Future Husband. 4. For those who desire to draw closer to God — Mornings With Jesus 2013. 5. For a… [Continue Reading]
How Not Only to Survive the Holidays, But Enjoy Them!
Guest writer Julie McGrath gives us helpful tips on how to not only survive the holidays but also be able to enjoy them! The holidays are designed to bring us true joy, happiness, and love. This festive time is fun, beautiful, and delightful—most of the time. It can also be demanding, exhausting, and depleting with… [Continue Reading]
A Gift-Giving Guide
Christmas season is officially upon us, which means that we’re all rushing to buy those last-minute gifts. My friend Mary DeMuth put together a list she calls “22 Unusual Gifts for Creatives.” I love the list because there are some great gifts in there perfect for people in my life—and on my own, I’d never have… [Continue Reading]
Gift Giving: 22 Things Money Can’t Buy
While we’re shelling out that cash for Christmas gifts, take a moment to think about giving things money can’t buy. I asked my friends on Facebook for ideas, and here are the great ones they came up with! 22 Things Money Can’t Buy 1. “Write a prayer for someone. James 5:15-17” — Andrea Bowling… [Continue Reading]