A Very Minimalist Christmas

A Very Minimalist Christmas By Jodi Decker                 This year we had a “minimalist” Christmas.  No, it’s not a case of Christmas blues, and I’m not a Grinch or a Scrooge.  It’s a case of […]

Silent Night Memories

When I was young, I remember attending the candlelight Christmas Eve service at church.  It was my mom’s favorite service, therefore, everyone in the family went. It would start at 11 p.m. and end right […]

God’s Return Policy

The month of December can be a month of endless busyness and stress-filled days cloaked in financial worry regarding family and gift-giving. My family is particularly busy during the month as two of my three […]

Christmas Cards

Today I tried to take Christmas pictures of the kids like I do every year. Except today was a tough day. Naptime was grueling with the kids, aiding at Lucy’s preschool was exhausting, and I […]

Heavenly Reunion

Heavenly Reunion by Jodi Decker             This month’s theme is “reunion.”  Perhaps you just had a Thanksgiving family reunion.  Perhaps you have relatives who live out of town or out of state, and you had […]

God of Surprises

Recently I was reading my bible. It seems even after 13 years of studying and reading the bible I can still be surprised- that’s one of my favorite things about the bible (other than it’s […]

God Will Equip Us

Have you ever felt the call of God on your life for a specific task and thought to yourself, “There is no way I could do that!”  You’re not alone.  Moses and Jonah’s reaction was […]

Wanting

I love the holidays! I love decorating, the preparation, the menu options and all the events that go along with the season! Having said this, life has happened! Three months ago we moved into a new […]