The custom of giving Christmas gifts began as a way to celebrate God’s gift of Jesus to the world. For many of us, regardless of faith tradition, this is a season of gift giving. There are many kinds of gifts: big, awkward-to-wrap ones; homemade ones; and tiny, precious ones. Some of my favorite gifts don’t fit in a box, like shared experiences and time together. Whatever the gift,…
From J.B.: As we transition from fall into winter, I wanted to share this beautiful post written by my dear friend, Jan Liscom. It is from the Beach Walk Ministries Facebook page. If you have already seen it, I hope you'll agree it's worth reading twice. I'm sure many of you are busy planning Thanksgiving meals or Thanksgiving trips. Enjoy! I would also encourage you to plan a…
The title of this post comes from a bumper sticker. When I saw it, I immediately thought of our daughter. If you read my July 19 post, "See Me", you know she was the pedestrian in a vehicle-pedestrian accident in New York City last spring. While we are grateful her injuries were not more serious, it's been hard on her. A few weeks after the accident,…
On the sideboard in my front hall sits a ceramic container full of acorns. It is more than just a fun fall decoration. It is a reminder to look for the little joys in life. Finding moments of joy—and being grateful for them—helps us remember the good times, find meaning in the mundane, and get through the tough times. My jar of acorns reminds me of finding a…