Confession time. We have yet to get through all the “extra” that accumulates around our house during the holidays. If you have younger kids in your house, chances are you can relate to the added hazards of walking around your home, especially during the holidays. For some reason this year...

I hope last week’s blog about re-thinking new year’s resolutions was helpful.  It’s important that we get our minds in the right place as we start a new year.  The Bible supports this notion by saying, “as a person thinketh, so he is…” As we continue to move into the second...

Happy New Year!  I am so excited about starting a new year, I hope you are as well.  As we get started, it’s not surprising to hear all the noise about making sure to create your “resolutions.”  I am a big believer in knowing where you want to go, but...

Is there such a thing as “post-Christmas” blues?  If so, I am sure feeling it. We spend so much time gearing up to get ready for Christmas, and by the time it’s over, you’re like, “Is that it, over already?”  Then, we head right into the next whirlwind of New...

I heard someone say in a conversation, “It’s not about the presents, it’s about therapy from the people around us.” She was referring to visiting with her 82-year-old mom over Christmas and explained that it had been a rough couple months for her mom. She went on to explain that...

Here’s where I officially turn into a foodie.  Got your attention? Stay with me to the end — you will like this.  I thought just for fun and for the holidays, I would share a blog that would center on one of the best things about the season — sharing...

I saw a funny, yet not-so-funny quote the other day: “It’s almost time to switch from my everyday anxiety to my fancy Christmas anxiety.” This is a sad but true reality for many people this time of year. Does the holidays stress you out or do you relish them?  For...

I was thinking of you when I wrote this blog.  I know December can get crazy, and it often does, so I just want to remind you that when it’s all set and done, what really matters about this month, is the “people who will be sitting around your Christmas...

You may have heard it said that small businesses are the backbone of our economy and the cornerstones of our communities.  In fact, 50% of the working population in this country is either employed by or owns a small business.  Amazing isn’t it?  Every year, the first Saturday after Thanksgiving...

If you’re not yet familiar with the Tyler Trent story, you should be.  As a young man who is battling cancer and fighting for his life, he epitomizes what it means when Scripture says to be thankful in all circumstances.  I truly admire this young man and what he has...