This post contains affiliate or associate links with several businesses (which means if you shop through the links, I earn a small commission). As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. My little boy needs fine-motor skills practice. I would love to someday be able to sit down with him and say "lets journal together" . . . and then have 15 minutes where we sit together and write in … [Read more...] about 7 Ways to Start a Pre-School Prayer Journal
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Dear America, Please Look Up
A powerful picture of a crowd during the Pope's visit to Philadelphia was shared on social media a little over a year ago. The photo captured a group of people lined up on the sidewalk, anxious to see Pope Francis pass by and wave to them. All of them were holding their phones... except one elderly woman. The expression on the old woman's face clearly demonstrated that she was enjoying the … [Read more...] about Dear America, Please Look Up
This Year, I’m Planning on Making God Laugh!
Last year I came across the practice of choosing a word to be a "theme" for the year. It was the first I had heard of this idea . . . and this year, I'm jumping on the bandwagon. I'm choosing a word . . . and hoping that it brings me success, productivity and helps me be a better version of myself. The word I am choosing is . . Plan. However, one of the first quotes that came to mind when I … [Read more...] about This Year, I’m Planning on Making God Laugh!
Five Presents You Can Open in His Presence
On Christmas Eve, our pastor, Father Connors, encouraged us to "open the gifts our faith gives us"! I loved his homily. Father Connors had all of us envision children running to the gifts under the tree Christmas morning . . . then just standing there, looking at them, but not opening them. He said, "that would never happen!!!" We all couldn't help but imagine what really happens - lots of … [Read more...] about Five Presents You Can Open in His Presence
The Shepherd on the Search {Review & Giveaway!}
Now there were shepherds in that region living in the fields and keeping the night watch over their flock. The angel of the Lord appeared to them and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were struck with great fear. The angel said to them, "Do not be afraid; for behold, I proclaim to you good news of great joy that will be for all the people. For today in the city of David a savior … [Read more...] about The Shepherd on the Search {Review & Giveaway!}
Five Ways to Embrace the Merry Over the Madness
In full disclosure, I am so excited to partner with Shutterfly! As a long time customer, I am very happy to be chosen to share their amazing products with you. I was invited to make our Christmas cards with their company and provided a credit to purchase the finished product in exchange for my honest review. What's on your list this month? Get the tree, go see lights, decorate (both inside and … [Read more...] about Five Ways to Embrace the Merry Over the Madness