Don’t Miss the Moment!

Don't Miss the Moment by Christin Ditchfield

Most of my favorite Christmas movies are older than I am, but there are a few “newer” ones I try to watch every year, including While You Were Sleeping — the movie that most people remember for launching Sandra Bullock’s career. (When it first came out, I was actually more excited to discover the cast included Glynis Johns […]

5 Things You Can Do to Have a Happier (Less-Stressed) Holiday

Five Things You Can Do to Have a Happier Less-Stressed Holiday by Christin Ditchfield

This time of year, it’s easy to feel more stressed than blessed — overwhelmed by all the extra commitments and responsibilities. Anxious, hassled, frazzled. It’s true that some things are out of our control… life happens, even at the holidays. Maybe even especially at the holidays. But there are some things you can do to […]

A Prayer for Peace ~ Jennifer Kennedy Dean

A Prayer for Peace Jennifer Kennedy Dean

So far this December my to-do list has been overwhelming, keeping me a “human doing” rather than a “human being.” I haven’t felt a whole lot of the peace this season is supposed to bring  — or joy, for that matter. So this morning I’m taking some time to quiet my heart and “choose what is […]

A Symbol of Love: A Christmas Tradition ~ Gayle Roper

Do you have a special Christmas tradition that you share with your children or grandchildren? Are you looking to start a new one? Today in our December to Remember series, award-winning novelist and dear friend Gayle Roper shares how one of her favorite family traditions began… “I’m the smallest kid in my class,” ten-year-old Ashley wailed. “I’m […]

5 Things You Can Do To Have a Happier (Less-Stressed) Holiday

Five Things You Can Do to Have a Happier Less-Stressed Holiday

This time of year, it’s so easy to feel more stressed than blessed. Overwhelmed by all the extra commitments and responsibilities. Anxious, hassled, frazzled. But it doesn’t have to be that way! It’s true that some things are out of our control… life happens, even at the holidays. Maybe even especially at the holidays. But […]