Do you have traditions to mark the change from one year to the next? I have a friend who opens the back door at midnight to let the old year out, then opens the front door to let the new one in. This must have come along with her English heritage, as it's an abbreviated form of an older custom. I think it's a charming idea. Last year…
“(There's no place like) Home for the Holidays” is an upbeat song... and a pleasant sentiment. But sometimes those words stir a longing for something that cannot be—at least not this year. In this post, we’ll explore the concept of “home” and what it can mean, even when it doesn’t match up to the pictures on Christmas cards. We’ll begin by considering a couple other songs that waft…
I previously wrote about how, shortly after my mother’s death, I had happened upon a craft fair and purchased a tree of life necklace. That ancient symbol has so many meanings that I chose to address it in general terms first, then write a second post to focus specifically on what the Scriptures have to say. As I first slipped the pendant around my neck, biblical passages in…
For those of you in the Seattle area, the Fruitful Hill Artisans hand-crafted market is coming up Nov. 4-5. In addition to quality items for yourself or gifts, you'll find good food to fuel up on. Special copies of my book, signed both by me and the illustrator, will be available at the Reflections of Hope booth. HOURS: Friday, Nov. 4, 6-9:30 PM Saturday, Nov. 5 9-4:30 ADDRESS:…