Even if the perfect Christmas isn’t possible, you can still have a joy-filled Christmas by following this quick tip.
Joyful are people of integrity, who follow the instructions of the Lord. Joyful are those who obey his laws and search for him with all their hearts. They do not compromise with evil, and they walk only in his paths. You have charged us to keep your commandments carefully. Oh, that my actions would consistently reflect your decrees! Then I will not be ashamed when I compare my life with your commands. As I learn your righteous regulations, I will thank you by living as I should! Psalm 119:1-7 (NLT) It was almost time for bed when my brother and I decided to relax and watch a television program that we’ve watched many times before. Only it
So I have a friend who really dislikes decorating for Christmas. She thinks it’s messy, it’s a hassle, and every year wonders if she has to do it at all. I, on the other hand, put my trees up on the tenth of November. Of course, there are other things that fill her with joy that don’t seem like a lot of fun to me. But here’s the amazing things—-we’re still friends. In fact, I’d say she’s one of my favorite people. We talk a couple of times a week. She listens as I squeal about my Christmas decorations and I listen as she talks about her glittery nail polish, then we talk about the things we have in common. (Like chocolate—we both really love chocolate—and Jesus). Even though we
So recently I was scrolling through social media when I saw something that made me really angry. Honestly, this isn’t normal for me. I mean, I hear people talk all the time about how upset people make them on social media and I usually don’t get it. Talk about your politics, advertise your newest product, I’m usually pretty un-phased. I just scroll past, looking for pics of my friend’s adorable kids or for the funny stories my friends tell about their lives. For the most part, social media gives me joy not frustration. However, this post was different. Almost as soon as I saw it I went from being relatively calm into a pretty decent impersonation of the Incredible Hulk. I. Was.
Even though I’m a summer loving girl who’s always a little sad to see this season end, I have to admit there are some things about this season that I really love. One of them is the fiery red burning bush that sits just outside my living room window. It is simply gorgeous! Whenever I look at it, I remember the night we planted it. It was my mom’s birthday and Mom, Jamie, and I decided to just take the day and celebrate. So we got in the car, got some lunch, and ate takeout in the car. Then we went to one of the few stores my Mom could walk through without her allergies going crazy and spent the afternoon browsing. When we got home I made one of our favorite dinners—teriyaki chic
