Colors of Christmas | Jesse Tree

by | Dec 14, 2017 | Trends

When most people in America think about Christmas, visions of reds and greens (and maybe sugar plum fairies) dance in their heads. This is likely because sometime in autumn, stores begin to fill their shelves with glittering reds, shiny greens, and banners of “Happy...

It’s All About the Food!

by | Dec 11, 2017 | Just Laughs

When I think back to Christmases from my childhood, lots of memories come to mind: the Advent Calendar (complete with gifts) that my grandma would send every year, decorating the tree, sorting (and counting) our presents with my brothers on almost a daily basis,...

Walking in His Steps Through the Holidays

by | Dec 7, 2017 | Faith

It happens every October. I see Christmas decorations and slashed prices on almond bark, and I stiffen. Then commit. This year will be different. This season I will walk in his steps through the holidays. Because here’s the thing. I can get tripped up by Hallmark...

25 Days of Christmas Kindness

by | Nov 27, 2017 | General

It’s our 6th year of Advent Acts of Kindness: Six years of doing one kind act each day from December 1-25. Six years of brainstorming ideas and asking others for theirs; six years of planning and plotting that culminates in December. Six years of feeling the joy...

Less Toys, More Creativity

by | Nov 16, 2017 | Trends

I love being “Grammy Pammy” to not only my own grandchildren, but several children I get to invest in through various moms ministries. It is so fun to witness the different stages of growth, how the kiddos interact, and what piques their creativity. Have you ever...