Another Angel Is Welcomed Home
Wind-sculpted snow forms soft heavenly feathers “I thank my God every time I remember you.” Philippians 1:3 NIV Thank you all for your prayers and notes of encouragement as…
Author: Janis Van Keuren
Caught Between
It’s a strange place to be. Wandering between joy and unexpected sorrow. Looking forward to rejoicing at someone’s wedding and suddenly hearing I will need to help plan…
The Nativity Set That Knit Our Lives Together
Chubby little fingers once wrapped around the knit Nativity pieces plopping them in place as we read about the birth of Jesus. Those toddler fingers that so desperately tried…
Amy’s Fruit Salad Pudding with a Twist
When I worked at a Christian School in California, the teachers had the most delicious recipes that they all shared. I incorporated many of them into my holiday…
Hope is the Theme
As I glanced out the front door at my pathetically wilted mums, my eye caught a yellow blossom. And then another. Circling the plant, I found at least three…
He Is Coming
One small candle glows “Hope” amidst the dark reminding us to be prepared for His coming. For He will come again just as He said (Mark 13:26&27).…
Italian Pancakes–A Holiday Tradition
Right after stuffing the turkey and tucking it in the oven to roast succulently, I begin our age-old Thanksgiving family tradition. The stretching and frying of the bread…
Thanksgiving Memories
Vicki’s Holiday Tradition of Making Oreo Turkeys for everyone Those turkeys pop open in a facebook post and memories wash over me. I remember my days as a…
Have a Blessed Thanksgiving
“Give thanks to the Lord, call on his name; make known among the nations what he has done. Sing praise to him, sing praise to him; tell of…
Swirl Those Troubles Down the Drain–Before Thanksgiving
A once-famous commercial jingle promised that “Away go troubles down the drain.” with Rotor Rooter. That must be the motto I live by whenever a major holiday is approaching.…
