Whether we want to or not, it’s easy to get swept up in the chaos of the holidays and forget the real reason behind all the festivities. Especially for children, […]
6 Ways to Prepare for the Christmas Season
Preparing for the holidays can be a lot of work. In fact, during the next few weeks, your Christmas to-do list is probably about to grow into an outrageous, poster-sized […]
A Thanksgiving Prayer
A prayer to tuck into your heart as you prepare for Thanksgiving. Dear Lord, It’s Thanksgiving — a day centered around gratitude, family and traditions. As we gather with family […]
7 Days of Preparing Our Hearts for Thanksgiving
Confession: Gratitude doesn’t come naturally to me. I can find the black-winged fly in the pristine white paint. I can sound like an old church organ, creaks and sighs and whines. I […]
‘Tis the Season to Celebrate
I’m going to make a feather-ruffling, potentially unpopular, and highly controversial statement. It’s probably the most polarizing thing I’ve ever said at (in)courage. Hang on to your hats. I’ve been […]
Homemade Hot Cocoa Mix Recipe
The season of coziness is officially here! It’s time to snuggle up in warm blankets, bundle up in puffy vests for chilly morning walks, and cup warm mugs of cocoa […]
Breaking the Cycle of Poverty in Jesus’ Name
Children growing up in impoverished areas of the world are not only trapped in the cycle of poverty, but are also vulnerable to instances of abandonment, violence, sexual abuse, injury, […]
Easy Chicken & Stuffing Casserole Recipe
Our friend Nancy C. is at it again with an easy, yummy recipe that was submitted by Mary & Martha Consultant Ann Watson. We love what Nancy wrote on her blog […]