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Christmas blessings from my family to yours.
I hope you have been able to sit down, inhale and exhale deeply, and take a break from all that it takes to orchestrate a family Christmas celebration -- the food, decorations, and gift planning and preparation.
Wishing you a Christmas season of
hope, that comes from our Savior Jesus Christ
peace, that, in Him, passes understanding
joy, that we have in Jesus, and
love, that Jesus has for us.
Jesus is the light of the world, and brightens all things. So we shine as He resides in our hearts by faith.
In these times of continued uncertainty may we do as the Psalmist said, "I will lift up mine eyes unto the hills, from whence cometh my help. My help cometh from the Lord, which made heaven and earth." (Psalm 121 KJV)
God bless you and yours,
Brenna
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Mama, is Santa real?
Do you know the history behind that jolly red-suited gift-giving legend?
Check out this documentary, hosted by historian/archeologist Mark Wilson.
Instead of traveling to the North Pole, he goes to modern day Turkey to explore.
There he digs up clues that tell us a lot about the man behind the legend.
Maybe you will want to share this with your kids, too? You can watch at this link or find it on Amazon Prime.
Praying you are having a blessed Christmas season.
May that Saint Nicholas spirit of giving and generosity prevail in us not only this month, but throughout the year.
Mom of elementary aged (or older) kids, are you ready to get the clutter moved out and get organized in a way that 3-4x your efforts?
What if you could do that by having your kids gladly work alongside you?
But that would be a grumpfest if I tried to get my kids to help, you are thinking? It’s easier to just do it myself.
I’m here to tell you that you can
“When it’s time to get something done I realize I haven’t been the best at communicating at the best times and in the right ways, so instead of everything going just smoothly, it’s gone bumpy often with bad attitudes, including my own,” says Nicolette Scarborough, Estes Park CO mom of boys ages 13, 11, and 8.
She said, "So we are...
In Christmases past, have you ever wished you had a better plan to enjoy the Christmas cards you receive?
I found a few ideas for Christmas card displays that I thought you might like to make yourself.
This DIY Christmas Card Tree by Driven by Decor is simple and adorable.
Also, Minted has16 Unique Ideas for Christmas card displays here.
These were my favorites:
Which is your favorite? Or do you have an idea to share? I would love to hear it.
Praying you have a peaceful and joyful Christmas season, and that the cards you receive are reminders of the many blessings in your life in a year of tough realities.
The case of trying to thwart the snooper...I worked so hard at it a few Decembers ago that I have yet to find that sweater that my daughter pined for and I was sure she would not have the self-control to leave alone! (It's probably 2 sizes too small at this point....)
Do snoopers get active at your house before Christmas?
Oh, the thought of those gifts makes things soooo tempting!
It's time for you to get sneaky, girls.
I've got a few tips for you:
I pray a blessed Thanksgiving for you and your family this year.
I would guess your kids aren't being taught the strong Christian origins of not only Thanksgiving, but the founding of America itself?
I know I never heard it in school, and much of it I only learned this year after doing some digging.
Hear my short teaching on what I discovered.
A few things included in that teaching:
Weary? Not surprised.
I'm praying for you.
And I have a special song for you.
Listen here and really take it all in.
Dear sister, let's look to the Lord's strength and keep our minds steadfast on Him. He is the Ancient of Days, the One who parted the Red Sea, the One who is Always True and Always Able.
We are living in exciting times -- we must make sure we get right before the Lord and then stay in constant prayer as we go through our days in such a time as this.
I believe we are about to see the Glory of the Lord like we have not seen in our lifetime.
I also believe God is looking for faithful servants who are willing to walk forward in courage and accept His power from on high to be used in great ways for His Kingdom's purposes.
I'm raising my hand. Will you join me?
Thought about family photos this year yet?
While we most likely have all had more time with our children than we had anticipated this year, we may not have thought much about how they have grown and changed through the course of it.
Because our mental space has been filled up with the "extras" of pandemic and election concerns, I thought you might appreciate a little nudge that this might be a good time to think about a family picture.
Here are a few questions to help you make a great plan for family pictures this year:
We are only days away from one of the most pivotal elections in America's history.
I urge you to:
God bless you and God bless America,
Brenna
There is a very good chance you have suffered an abortion.
I recently heard a speaker at a women's conference share that one in 3 women who have had abortions are Christians.
If that is you, I want to express my sympathy and my care for you, dear friend. I'm sure the pressures were terrible and can't imagine the anguish in so many ways.
I pray that even now the God of all Comfort would heal the broken places of your heart. I remind you that Jesus the Shepherd knows you, sees you, and is rich in mercy and compassion.
My husband Chris always says God is always at work to redeem what He sovereignly allows.
I urge you to allow God to heal you in those deepest parts of your heart and soul, and then ask Him how He can use it for good.
If you are unsure of your views on pro-life vs. pro-choice, click here to learn the differences.
Father, guide us with certainty as we head to the polls. Thank you for the freedom to vote for our officials. We pray your will prevail at...
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