Big Family Holiday Vacation! If you’re part of a big family you know how hard traveling can be at times. We love going on vacation with our six kids (ages 25, 22, 20, 7, 4 and 4.) We also have an amazing daughter-in-law, and two grandkids (ages 3 and 1). Big family vacations can… [Continue Reading]
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Merry Christmas (Plus Winners from 12 Days of Christmas Giveaways Announced)
“For to us a child is born, to us a son is given, and the government will be on his shoulders. And he will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.” Isaiah 9:6 NIV Merry Christmas, my wonderful readers! I hope you have a bright Christmas day, filled with family,… [Continue Reading]
A Not Quite Amish Experience | 12 Days of Christmas Giveaways Day 12
A Not Quite Amish Experience I didn’t mean to have a Not Quite Amish Christmas last year. Yes, I did choose to simplify. (This year we only purchased a few gifts for each person and instead focused our attention on spending time with one another.) What I didn’t expect is five days without electricity, Christmas… [Continue Reading]
A Not Quite Amish Experience | 12 Days of Christmas Giveaways Day 12
A Not Quite Amish Experience I didn’t mean to have a Not Quite Amish Christmas last year. Yes, I did choose to simplify. (This year we only purchased a few gifts for each person and instead focused our attention on spending time with one another.) What I didn’t expect is five days without electricity, Christmas… [Continue Reading]
Christmas Mourning | 12 Days of Christmas Giveaways Day 11
Christmas Mourning As I sat in our living room last Christmas morning, there was a pile of presents under the tree. A smile filled my face, just thinking about the joy and laughter that would fill the house in a few hours when we gathered around to hear the Christmas story, worship Jesus, and open… [Continue Reading]
Christmas Mourning | 12 Days of Christmas Giveaways Day 11
Christmas Mourning As I sat in our living room last Christmas morning, there was a pile of presents under the tree. A smile filled my face, just thinking about the joy and laughter that would fill the house in a few hours when we gathered around to hear the Christmas story, worship Jesus, and open… [Continue Reading]
My Christmas Wish List | 12 Days of Christmas Giveaways Day 9
When I was in high school, I had two friends from church who told me they got everything on their Christmas list. EVERYTHING. What did a “cool” Christmas list look like in 1986? I don’t remember their whole list, but here are a few things I remember: a waterbed (they were cool back then) new… [Continue Reading]
My Christmas Wish List | 12 Days of Christmas Giveaways Day 9
When I was in high school, I had two friends from church who told me they got everything on their Christmas list. EVERYTHING. What did a “cool” Christmas list look like in 1986? I don’t remember their whole list, but here are a few things I remember: a waterbed (they were cool back then) new… [Continue Reading]
12 Days of Christmas Giveaways Day 3
12 Days of Christmas Giveaways Day 3 I’m celebrating Christmas with my favorite blog readers by giving away a different book pack each day! Today’s book pack is the Parenting/Marriage Pack, which includes: Lead Your Family Like Jesus, Generation Next Parenting, and Generation Next Marriage. Winners will be announced on my blog on Christmas day! Enter… [Continue Reading]
Encouragement When The Holidays Wear Us Out | Guest Post by Crystal Stine
“When we recall Christmas past, we usually find that the simplest things – not the great occasions – give off the greatest glow of happiness.” ―Bob Hope We browse Pinterest, home décor blogs, and our favorite magazines for Christmas inspiration. The stores are an uncomfortable jumble of Halloween clearance, Thanksgiving turkeys, and Christmas lights. We hum… [Continue Reading]
Encouragement When The Holidays Wear Us Out | Guest Post by Crystal Stine
“When we recall Christmas past, we usually find that the simplest things – not the great occasions – give off the greatest glow of happiness.” ―Bob Hope We browse Pinterest, home décor blogs, and our favorite magazines for Christmas inspiration. The stores are an uncomfortable jumble of Halloween clearance, Thanksgiving turkeys, and Christmas lights. We hum… [Continue Reading]