Christmas in the Dark [Christa MacDonald]
I can take the cold. The darkness of winter is a lot less fun.
Celebrating Firsts and All the Moments In Between [Kristen Hogrefe Parnell]
First bath. First smile. First laugh. As a new mom, I celebrate all my baby boy’s firsts. First Christmas? Time for a trip to Hobby Lobby to get him a stocking! But the truth is, firsts can be hard too. First boo-boo. First break-up. First accident. The challenge with firsts is that depending on our…
[Kristen Hogrefe Parnell] The Secret to Anticipating Christmas
How do you anticipate a season if you’re dreading it? For some, this year has been full of blessings, but for many, it’s been one challenge after another. I feel you. This year has been a mixed bag for me.
The secret is that anticipating Christmas doesn’t depend on our circumstances.
[Patricia Lee] If Mary Said No
At Christmas, I’m always drawn to the story of Mary. Imagine being fourteen or fifteen, the age most historians think Mary was, betrothed to a man arranged by your parents, and suddenly an angelic being appears in front of you. Said angel tells you are going to be a mother! What would you do? I’d…
[A Holiday Blog Tour Stop #17] <br>Barbara J. Scott
Celebrating Balmy and Snowy Christmases Welcome to Mountain Brook Ink’s 2018 Holiday Blog Tour! We’re so excited you’ve decided to join us on this journey of family, friends, traditions, and memories over the next month. You as our reader have done so much to pour into our lives, and this season we want to give…
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