by Melinda | Nov 29, 2013 | All in the Family, Christmas, Healing Hearts, Home on the Range, Living Low, Reaching Out
It was quite the flurry of activity over here yesterday. With all the prep for our Christgiving celebration, and pulling out toys and baby gear for the littles, we were all busy both inside and out. The Christmas music was playing, and I was whipping together a...
by Melinda | Dec 17, 2012 | Christmas, Uncategorized, Working Out Faith
“Christmas. It’s all about the gifts, now, so it seems.” This was the thought that permeated my mind as I wrapped what was purchased and perused the list of what remained to be. The commercialization of Christmas is something that we all...
by Melinda | Dec 9, 2011 | All in the Family, Christmas, God in the Everyday, Lilli's Letters, Uncategorized
My darling Lilli…when you get to be as old as your Mimmie, you might start to realize there are things you wish you’d said more intentionally to your own kids, a long time ago; or, at the very least, had just said them better. I heard once that grandchildren...
by Melinda | Nov 23, 2011 | Christmas, God in the Everyday, Uncategorized
It happened in the grocery store. I was busy considering which was the best bottled barbecue sauce (I settled on Sweet Baby Ray’s), when someone passed behind me leaving the very strong aroma of Ben-Gay ointment. Without a moment’s hesitation my brain...
by Melinda | Dec 29, 2008 | Christmas, God in the Everyday, Living the God Life
There are a few different types of “home”, I’ve decided.There is, of course, the home where you live most all of your days. The place where life happens, from the mundane to the marvelous, with the people you love most in the world. Then, there is...
by Melinda | Dec 19, 2008 | Christmas
I had wanted to make this a video message, but time got away from me. Imagine that, at this time of year! So, you are getting this written, but no less heart-felt message from me.Do you know I’m crazy about you? Yes, you…my bloggy friends, near and far,...