The Christmas Daddy Date

The Christmas Daddy Date

“She probably won’t remember the heart necklace I bought her for Christmas this past year when she’s 12…but I am guessing she will remember our Saturday morning trips to the Waffle House…and it is my prayer she will treasure those times deeply.” ~Perry...
This House

This House

“In this house, things aren’t always going to be perfect, but we aren’t striving for perfection. We are reaching for the presence of God.”  ~Steven Furtick
Kiva Giftcards

Kiva Giftcards

Another gift-giving idea for you today… Two years ago, our meal group at Crossroads pooled togther $200 at our last gathering of the year and invested it in Kiva, a network of microfinance institutions that provides a way for individuals to lend as little as $25...
When December Sucks

When December Sucks

“If you are sad this Christmas, it might be tempting to try to ignore the season altogether. But may I suggest instead that you do the opposite?  Move into the very center of it. Stand for a moment – not around a perfectly decked Christmas tree – but at the...
Seeing Through the Simple

Seeing Through the Simple

“Joy is always a function of gratitude–and gratitude is always a function of perspective. If we are going to change our lives, what we’re going to have to change is the way we see.” ~Ann Voskamp My parents’ friend, David, used to stay at our...