Christmas Division

             It’s the day after Christmas. The packages are all opened, the bellies are still stuffed and some family members have already gone back to their homes.             While Christmas is supposed to be a day to celebrate the birth of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, you may be reflecting back to your own…

Are You Ready?

            It’s Christmas eve. Are you ready?             Do you have all the presents wrapped, the menu planned and the house cleaned for those family members who will celebrate Christmas with you?             If not, you are not alone.  I still have a couple of unwrapped gifts, some dinner preparation and my home still needs to…

The Christmas Redbird

    It wouldn’t be Christmas without a redbird sighting. Every year redbirds roost throughout my home because they hold a special meaning during the holidays.             I didn’t always know what they symbolized, but after seeing redbird ornaments, plates, crosses, salt and pepper shakers and towels at the stores, I researched the meaning of the redbird….

First Ornament

            How about a confession at Christmastime?              I decorated my tree backwards this year.             No, I did not put the lights on last, and didn’t place the tree topper on at the beginning. What I did do is put some of my most treasured ornaments on last, instead of first because….             a)…

Your Life Passage

            You’ve heard of the concept of having a life verse but what about a life passage? This week, I was responsible for buying the Christmas gift for our Sunday school teacher and I wanted it to be special.  I went to a large Christian book store and gift shop and combed the aisles for…