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For our family, whenever the Christmas season comes around, one of the things that we enjoy so much is cranking up the Christmas music, while decorating our tree and sipping on homemade hot chocolate.  Years ago, I came across this hot chocolate recipe that has been a hit for my family and our friends.  As

Psalms 50:14-15 says “Sacrifice thank offerings to God, fulfill your vows to the Most High, and you will call on me in the day of trouble; I will deliver you, and you will honor me”. Scripture says that a thankful heart and words of gratitude are currency that goes much farther than any sacrifices we

I am so honored and proud of the veterans who have served our country.   Hundreds of thousands of citizens have bravely fought and served since our country was formed. The sacrifices of these brave men and women are not to be diminished.  They left their homes and their families behind to bravely fight for

I recently heard the story of a young family who had made a decision to pay off their 30 year mortgage early. Realistically they didn’t know how quickly they could actually pay it off.  But they made a decision that they would start with what they had in their hands, and would always put something

One of my favorite stories in the Bible is found in 2 Chronicles 20.  In this chapter we read how the enemies of Israel had come to wage war against King Jehoshaphat of Judah. The people brought the bad news to the King…a vast army was coming towards them and they were ready to fight. 

The other night I had a strange dream.  I was in the process of taking a turn on a busy road, and instead of taking a left turn, as I originally intended, I took a right turn.  I went on my way just fine, but when I looked back I saw that my last second

About a week ago as I was pulling my car out of my garage and rushing to an appointment, I saw a notification on my dashboard that one of my tires was very low on air.   It just so happened that the appointment was close by, so I just said a quick prayer and slowly

As the school year has started for many and will start soon for others, this school year feels like none other. Most of our children have been home since early March with what has seemed like a long and extended Spring Break. For us, the school year started 3 weeks ago at home, and beginning

Do you sometimes feel like your relationship with the Lord has become stale?  You still put your faith and trust in Him and you love Him, but something feels distant. I know that it’s easy to be in that place.  I’ve been there many times.  And sometimes it just takes some intentional time in His

Are you feeling weary from the journey?  I know I am.  And especially with everything that has been going on in 2020, it’s easy for me to get overwhelmed and filled with anxiety.  But I’ve found what settles my spirit is worship.  And this song has been at the top of my playlist for a