Liz Curtis Higgs grabbed my attention with joyful greetings when she opened her weekly “Rise and Shine Mondays LIVE with Liz” online presentations. “Lively” is a more apt description. “Good morning, Lord!” she often prays in a cheery voice when she teaches online. Then she praises Him and requests His…
Author: Jeannie Waters
How Winter Frost and Manna Remind Us of God’s Love and Faithfulness
Winter frost sparkles on our lawn like diamonds and reminds me of God’s provision. The higher the sun rises, the more reflections shine from the tiny ice crystals on the tips of the grass blades. Bread from Heaven This morning when I looked at the frost from the kitchen window,…
Three Ways to Navigate Difficult Days
My leg muscles screamed in protest as I gasped for breath and pulled myself upward to the next rest bench on the mountain trail. I promised myself, “Girlfriend, you WILL be in better shape next year!” Can you identify? For several years, our family of four participated in…
What’s the Most Important Preparation Step for a Peaceful Christmas?
After my panic-mode Christmas prep drained my husband and me for years, I learned the most important preparation step for a peaceful Christmas. Simple is best for me. I’ve included an easy but delicious dessert recipe at the end of the post. Enjoy! Clean and Christmas go together, don’t they?…
Find Hope in Times of Waiting at Christmas and Always
Today I welcome Lori Hatcher, a dear friend, author, and today’s guest blogger who says, “You have every reason to hope. How can you hold on to hope in an uncertain world? Especially when experiencing disappointments, setbacks, and discouragement? I invite you to renew your confidence and courage by reading…