by Lorie Newman In the Old Testament (Leviticus), when God’s people brought a sacrificial lamb for the purification of their sins, the priest inspected THE LAMB. NOT the person. THE LAMB. So stop hiding in your shame, your guilt, and your sin that keeps burying you in unworthiness. Come BOLDLY to the Throne of God…
By Lorie Newman Seven years ago my teenage son passed away. It was tragic and the darkest day of my life. But in the midst of horrible pain, we had a small glimmer of sun by donating his organs. Our terrible loss was another person’s wonderful gain. I wrote the following words just a few…
By Margo Henderson Every year I focus on what I want to accomplish in the new year. I try not to make these ideas (resolutions) very hard. I’m not very good about keeping them because I forget after February! However, I think it is good for me to set a goal and work toward it….
By Kelly Monroe It’s been a very exciting year for me! I gained a new title, “Lovey,” aka, Grandmother. I can’t begin to explain the sacredness and beauty and awe of watching my daughter give birth to my grandson! I remember seeing that first ultrasound picture. These 3D and 4D pictures are amazing these days!…
By Margo Henderson I have a special box of Christmas decorations that have so much meaning for me. They are more than decorations. They are heartfelt memories of people I love. I look forward to seeing them every year. I get emotional just hanging them in their place. We play Christmas music to set the…
by Leah Stirewalt My daughter and I were stumped. We had just opened the front door to find gifts for both of us with a note that said something to the effect that we were to expect surprises each day on our front porch leading up to Christmas. It wasn’t signed, and we had no…
By Lorie Newman I just love Christmas and over the years I have had lots of practice on my kids with different ideas for Christmas fun. Here are some of my favorites for now. If you have tips to add, just leave a comment! I’d LOVE to hear your fun Christmas tips! 1. Make a…
by Lorie Newman I read a postcard during the Christmas season years ago when my first child was only four years old– It read, “Do your children think the miracle of Christmas is how Santa gets down the chimney?” OUCH! I vowed then and there to make SURE my kids knew FULL well the real meaning…
by Annie Martin As a mom I used to get overwhelmed at the thought of praying for my home and my family until I realized the enemy is the one trying to convince me that it’s hard and I don’t know what I was doing. So from one mom to another, it’s not that hard….
by Kelly Monroe It’s that time of year again. It seems to come faster and faster as we get older. We all love getting together with family and friends for the holidays. As the song says “It’s the most wonderful time of the year.” But let’s be honest, sometimes the holidays can be a little…
