Cutting Beautiful Snowflakes (A Craft Even I Like)
Every December, we cut snowflakes to decorate our doors. We’ve been cutting snowflakes for years, and, no matter how many I cut, I still love the surprise of it. I tried to make a cat face, but it turned out like a batman face with hearts all over it (see below). We fold paper and […]
Not My Problem
I recently heard my husband describing an interview he heard with the late Bill Bright. When asked about some of the biggest problems he had faced in his life, Dr. Bright replied that he didn’t have any problems. When the interviewer pressed him on it–surely Dr. Bright had problems!–the man insisted that he had no […]
Welcome December: A Bible Reading Plan
At the first of every month, I remember how wise people told me that they start reading Psalms and Proverbs that day. If you read five Psalms a day and one chapter of Proverbs, you’ll finish the books by the end of the month. This I’ve accomplished intermittently since 1995. I write in the margins […]
All the Ways to Laugh Together
Our family has experienced so much laughter lately. It’s something I’ve prayed for; we needed some lively amusement in light of a hard few months. As I think about the gift of laughter, I’m amazed by how precious a gift it is to look someone in the eye–even a complete stranger–slap your thigh, throw back […]
“The significant is often the most hidden.”
Today I read a little quote from Henri Nouwen: @HenriNouwen: In God’s eyes the most significant is often the most hidden. Again, I love the challenge of it. The thing we think is the most inconsequential, unimportant, or unworthy might be the most significant.
The Challenge of Thankfulness
Happy Thanksgiving! I’m thankful for YOU as readers and friends. I love thinking of thankfulness as a challenge; if things seem awful, it’s that much more rewarding to find the good news. There’s always a bit of good if we look for it. There’s always God’s loving care and comfort to experience. I’m thankful that […]
A Great Thanksgiving Quiz for Around the Table
The Amazing Baker Family sent my family a fabulous Thanksgiving quiz to try around the dinner table. Of course, they didn’t provide the answers (that would be too easy!), but I’m sure you’ll have fun debating the answers and looking them up yourselves. I hope this quiz creates some great conversations. The Baker Family Thanksgiving […]
Two Great Quotes from Children
We have two new favorite quotes said by children: “If you’re not afraid, you’re not making memories.” And: “Weird is just a side effect of awesome.” So go be weird and afraid today.
A Prayer for Children
My friend directs me a great daily email that provides a different prayer each day for children. I have loved receiving these short daily emails, so I thought I’d share the joy. Here’s the link to the website, and you can sign up for the daily email if you wish: http://prayersoverourchildren.wordpress.com Today, for example, I read […]
The Turkey Vegetable Platter
As you get ready for a wonderful Thanksgiving, don’t forget the Turkey Veggie Platter for the children! Here’s the link from last year with working links (otherwise, just read below!) Cutest Turkey Vegetable Platter I find this adorable vegetable platter made to look like a turkey (thank you, Amy Locurto at “Living Locurto” for the […]