Two years ago my family started a new family tradition: Elf on the Shelf. We did not buy the “official” elf but instead used an elf ornament that we already had. Here’s how it works: each night I hide the elf somewhere around the house. In the morning the kids try to find it. Sometimes...
This Sunday is the third Sunday of Advent. Each Sunday we will study a title that was given to Jesus. This coming Sunday’s title is Emmanuel. “Look! The virgin will conceive a child! She will give birth to a son, and they will call him Emmanuel, which means ‘God is with us.’” -Matthew 1:23 To...
This Sunday is the 2nd Sunday in Advent. As I write this, there are 23 days left until Christmas. Sorry, I didn’t state that correctly. THERE ARE 23 DAYS LEFT UNTIL CHRISTMAS!!!!!! The excitement in my home is very high with two school-aged kids counting down the days. They are looking forward to opening presents,...
