Friends!  I have been dreaming and thinking about this JESUS TREE for about 2 years now–and today is finally the day I share it with you! There are few things I love more than dreaming something up, making it a reality, and then, finally, sharing it with the people I love right here.   I […]

With Lent approaching, I have been racking my brain to come up with a way to make Lent more meaningful for my children.   Sure, we make family resolutions, decorate the house, abstain from meat on Fridays and talk about the passion. But I wanted something else that could get the kids more actively involved […]

Lent will be here early this year: Ash Wednesday is February 10th.   I feel like I should be whining and stomping my feet, but in all honestly, I can’t wait.   I need Lent and I feel like I need it right now. Please don’t be confused.   I am not some sort of […]

I unplugged yesterday (didn’t go online once–it was wonderful) and spent my time preparing my home, my kids, and my heart for a Holy Lent.   Last lent I was so disappointed with myself.   Due to poor planning and even poorer follow-through instead of feeling renewed once Easter arrived, I felt frustrated. I am […]