by carrie | Nov 20, 2018 | Holidays
Although it underwent some editing, this is largely the same post I sent out last Thanksgiving. I need to be reminded of its truth this holiday season, and I suspect I am not alone. You probably don’t need me to tell you this, but it’s two days until...
by carrie | Sep 11, 2018 | Holidays, Home Front Heroines
On Monday, December 8, 1941, President Franklin Roosevelt spoke to a Joint Session of the US Congress. Yesterday, December 7, 1941—a date which will live in infamy—the United States of America was suddenly and deliberately attacked by naval and air forces of the...
by carrie | May 22, 2018 | Holidays, Military Wives, Warrior's Bride
This past Saturday was Armed Forces Day; next Monday is Memorial Day. Two very different days that many Americans get confused. Add in Veterans Day and it all becomes a jumble. I understand. Military holidays can be as confusing as military jargon—unfamiliar to those...
by carrie | May 8, 2018 | Holidays
Looking back over my years of blogging, I’m not sure I’ve ever written a post for Mother’s Day. I suppose that makes sense as I’ve never posted on Sundays and the annual holiday is set for the second Sunday in May. Maybe this year it’s...
by carrie | Dec 19, 2017 | Devotional, Growing Christlike, Holidays
It’s less than a week until Christmas, and I have to ask. Where is your focus? All the gifts you still need to purchase, wrap, and give away? Perhaps the celebrations and extra family visits that overload your calendar? The hullabaloo over who says “Happy...
by carrie | Dec 5, 2017 | Devotional, Guests, Holidays
This was my most popular post from the 2016 holiday season, and it’s a good reminder for this Christmas. Below, author Sherry Gareis asks a couple of great questions and makes a few helpful suggestions to make this your most memorable Christmas ever. Where in...
