Blogging Through the Seasons

We left the kids at art class and made a dash through the first rain of the season to Simple Simon’s. Mission: croissants and an hour to catch up without inquisitive ears and a thousand interruptions. We have eight kids between the two of us, all homeschooled, so you...

Have you ever been given something worth far more than you initially realised? I was 15 years old, packing my bags to head home from a service trip in Fiji, when Paul came bounding up the path to the house I was staying. In his hand was a necklace with a Tabua, a...

The story of the Magi fascinates me, because it leaves so many questions unanswered. Who were the Magi? Where exactly did they come from? How did they know that the presence of this star meant the King of the Jews was born? Why did they feel compelled to visit him and...

Honestly, Advent, can we be real? Over the years, you and I have had a complicated love-hate relationship.  I loved you once.  I really did. As a young girl I was mesmerized by the moments and memories that led up to Christmas.  I remember expectantly waiting for my...

When it comes to Christmas, I am one of those people fully entrenched in the Christmas season. It’s a special time of year where lights, glitter, and an obsession with penguins is acceptable. As soon as mid-November hits, I’m ready for Christmas music, movies, and...

If you are like most Americans, you started your Christmas shopping this week. I like the challenge of getting just the right gift. Sometimes, I’ll choose a practical gift—perhaps a domestic appliance or a garage tool that will make life easier. Sometimes I will...