Many years ago, some of the American Idol contestants released a Christmas album. It was a two-disc set with the second disc being two songs from Kelly Clarkson. Both of those songs have always been staples in my Christmas music listening. "My Grown-Up Christmas List" and "O Holy Night." It was these two recordings from... Continue Reading →
O Christmas Tree – Photo of the Week
This year, as the last couple have been, has been an odd holiday season. Most of my December was spent moving. The lease in the apartment ended on December 18. So as you can imagine, there was no decorating to be done for the holidays this year. But, I did have the opportunity to put... Continue Reading →
The Case for Christmas – Setting the Record Straight
I took the opportunity to join an online study this Advent season about the origins of Christmas. Author, Lee Strobel wrote The Case for Christmas - Evidence for the Identity of Jesus in which he explores the origins and facts surrounding the birth of the Saviour of the world. It is pretty extraordinary to read... Continue Reading →
Welcome December
December is by far my favorite month of the year! I love the holidays. I love how much people care about the particular holiday they celebrate. It's just a truly magical time of the year. You go out and see all the decorations everywhere. I feel like when it comes to Christmas, I see more... Continue Reading →
Some words for the beginning Advent
I have this amazing planner, or diary, calendar whatever you like to call it. It gives some amazing quotes and scripture each week. It definitely is a blessing to be able to read them while I am writing down plans or notes on things I need to during the week. I thought it would be... Continue Reading →
What Are You Doing New Year’s Eve?
Today is the last day of the year. Â 2016 is now behind us. Â What a year it has been!! Â Wow!! Â I couldn't even begin to put into words how much went down for me in 2016. Â There was some incredible highs and some VERY low lows, but I am thankfully able to say that I... Continue Reading →
