This week of Advent, we are focused on Joy! I have always loved Joy to the World – but have you heard Chris Tomlin’s version? I love (mostly) how he takes hymns and modernizes them a bit, adding some upbeat choruses and so forth while still keeping the beautiful depth of the original hymn intact. […]

We’re inching closer to Christmas. Are your halls decked? Stocking hung by the chimney with care? The Advent theme this week (the second week of advent) is Peace. I have always loved the name of Jesus “Prince of Peace” – I don’t know if it’s the alliteration or if there’s more, but what a wonderful […]

Happy December! I don’t know what it is this year, but I’m really looking forward to Christmas and soaking in all the anticipatory decorations and atmosphere more than usual. Often, when the boys start jumping around as soon as the Thanksgiving dishes are washed asking about decorating, I drag my feet a bit. Not so […]

Tropical Storm Ophelia is visiting me this weekend. I love the rain and wind (and it’s not terrible — 30, 35 miles per hour at its strongest). It’s good weather for lounging on the couch and reading. Or snuggling a boy and watching TV. Or a little of both. My boys were supposed to be […]

Here in Virginia, the leaves are just starting to change color — it’s been so lovely to watch our forest and see the subtle shifts from morning to morning as the cooler evening temperatures start to do their work on the trees. Are you seeing any color changes where you are? Winners this Week If […]

Can you believe the Back-to-School giveaway ends this week?! I’m excited to start reaching out to winners and share with you that wonderful list next Sunday! I hope you’ve made a habit of stopping by to comment every day and that you’ll stick around once the big giveaway is over. Our authors often have their […]