I was surprised to read this article today: Why Jesus Doesn’t Belong in Christmas Decor by Megan Hill. “Our images, in their frailty, diminish God. Since we are inevitably drawn to worship our God through looking at them, images of Christ keep us from worshipping “in spirit and truth” as Jesus himself commands,” she says. …
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The Wonder of Belief
My children still believe in Santa, the Tooth Fairy, and the Easter Bunny. They are 6 and 8. Madeleine really is old enough and smart enough to be suspicious. If she is, she hasn’t let on. In fact, a few months ago Ephraim lost a tooth and wanted to borrow Madeleine’s little tooth box to …
Christmas Heroes
Just a quick note to let you know I am featured over on Momma Be Thy Name today as part of her Momma’s Twelve Days of Christmas guest posts! My topic: Trying to find appropriate heroes for my kids to look up to. (Think fictional Christmas characters, Justin Bieber, and salvia-smoking teens.) Enjoy!
Beyond the Lens
I didn’t take a picture. Part of me wanted to document the moments, to catch the smiles on camera. But I also wanted to be in on the excitement, not an outsider looking through a lens. The children sorted all the ornaments on the living room floor while Steven wrangled the lights onto the tree. …
Here Come the (Not-So Happy) Holidays
The holidays are upon us. Time for turkey dinners, football games, wrapped presents under the tree, Christmas wreaths, parties, and, of course, family visits. All this is well and good, except when it comes to the dreaded argument – ahem – discussion Steven and I have about whose house we’re going to (and not going …