Freedom in the New Year
As a new year begins, another opportunity arises to start fresh. We as a society have decided that the start of a new year gives [...]
Boundaries During the Holidays
After ten years, I am finally no longer the lone in-law in my wife’s family. Ten years of navigating boundaries around the holidays as the sole outlier has taught [...]
5 Scriptures for Hope During the Holidays
The holiday season is usually a time associated with lots of joy! Loved ones come together, traditions are shared, and times of fellowship are just a few of the things that people look [...]
Thankful for the Little Things
With Thanksgiving being right around the corner, it’s only natural to begin thinking about some of the things I am thankful for. So, I asked myself, what are the [...]
How to Pick a Word of the Year
Happy New Year! We made it to 2021! Staff and residents have returned to our residential homes of Mercy Multiplied, and first on the agenda [...]
How to Set Boundaries During the Holidays
I don’t know about you, but I’m SO EXCITED for Christmas! The pumpkin pie with whip (don’t judge), late-night Christmas movies, leftover food, nostalgic songs on the radio, beautiful lights (and even the tacky [...]
5 Tips for Self-Care during the Holidays
Let’s face it, December can be one of the most stressful months of the year. With travel plans (especially COVID travel plans), family dynamics, financial decisions, and [...]
God’s Plans Are Higher Than My Own
Yesterday as I was preparing for the new year, I started to plan out my goals for 2020. I started thinking about all the ways [...]
God With Us: A King Called Emmanuel
One of my favorite Christmas songs is the classic hymn “O Come, O Come Emmanuel.” O come, O come, Emmanuel And ransom captive Israel That [...]
4 Ways to Support Those Experiencing Grief During the Holidays
People who know me, know I love the Christmas season! From the lights and the music, to the overall joyful expectation of the season, I [...]
3 Tips for Preparing for the Christmas Season
The whole Christmas season is about preparation. We read stories about the angels announcing Christ’s arrival and the world preparing for a Savior. Even in [...]
Giving God Praise this Thanksgiving
On a table in my house, a small wooden sign sits that states three words, “Thankful. Grateful. Blessed.” It serves as a daily reminder to set [...]