Our family photo is a pretty accurate description of our life this year: messy and very sweet. This year wasn’t just full of messy moments, it was also full of…
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One Good Reason You Should Hurry More (#AdultsNeedChristmas)
Christmas time is here! Between parties and packing, shopping and wrapping, we have a bunch of rushing to do. Even our carols are characterized by words like “busy” and “bustle”…
Continue readingWhat Adults Need at Christmas: A Heart for the Lost
This morning I sat cuddled on my couch with cocoa and Christmas cookies, reading my Christmas devotional book. I was practicing stillness, making room for Jesus in a full day….
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This week, I was talking with a young woman from our local college. With finals and end-of-semester projects looming overhead, my friend is stressed. Add to that an inconsiderate roommate situation, which left…
Continue readingAdults Need Christmas: How to Rediscover Wonder this Season
Does it feel like we just did this? I feel like we just finished Christmas of 2014. I found my Christmas to-do list like it never left my coat pocket. And…
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