It’s so hard to believe that in a few days we will be turning the calendar page to November and in a few more weeks December. In a slightly unusual move for me, I’ve been reading Christmas books in October, and really enjoying the foray into these sweet, holiday reads. In case you’re ready to deck the halls early, I …
Merry Christmas gift from me
It’s been a crazy month and year, so this post will be short and quick. Thank you for reading with me this year! Thank you for all the ways you encourage me! My prayer is that 2022 would be year filled with blessings and peace. And may your Christmas season be filled with joy and family and friends. And as …
My Favorite Christmas Movies & Giveaway
Ever since I researched 1940s Hollywood for Stars in the Night, I’ve been a bigger fan than ever of classic movies. Growing up, my favorite movies were from the 30s and 40s…that hasn’t changed. There’s something I love about the simplicity of that time that shines through in movies that make me laugh and feel. So today I thought I’d share …
Christmas Giveaways you don’t want to miss!
It’s #Christmas and @cara_putman is sharing author giveaways of books and more. Click To Tweet Ready or not today is the last day of November, and it’s Christmas time. That means I’ve joined with several groups of author friends for giveaways that celebrate you. I wanted to make sure you knew about these opportunities. First up is the giveaway …
Christmas Reads + a Giveaway
It feels like fall has barely arrived but as we near November, I’ve been thinking about my favorite Christmas movies and books. The Hallmark channel is already filled with new and old Christmas movies…I’ve been seeing the images fill my social media feeds. Honestly, it’s rather startling to think that in two months Christmas will already be behind us. This …
Christmas Movies to Learn Writing By
Ever since I researched 1940s Hollywood for Stars in the Night, I’ve been a bigger fan than ever of classic movies. Growing up, my favorite movies were from the 30s and 40s…that hasn’t changed. There’s something I love about the simplicity of that time that shines through in movies that make me laugh and feel. So today I thought I’d …
So much more than Christmas
Is anyone else having a hard time believing the New Year is only a few days away? 2019 has been a year of adventure and pain. Questions and joy. There’s somthing about ending on Christmas that helps settle my heart and prepare for what’s to come in the next year…and decade since we will soon turn the calendar to 2020. …
Christmas Quotes & Giveaway
Christmas is around the corner, and I don’t know about you, but I am in serious denial that we will be having a family Christmas celebration on Sunday. It simply doesn’t seem possible that we’re less than three weeks from a new year. Despite my denial, it’s here. Because it’s the season of giving, be sure to go to the …
Christmas Prayers
If you feel anything like I do right now, there’s probably a strong hint of overwhelmed lingering in your heart. Even if you try to avoid it, it sneaks in. May these prayers and graphics bring moments of peace in the midst of the chaos.
A Christmas Pause
As we rush into the Christmas season, I invite you to pause with me. For just a moment. I wrote this post two years ago, but it is equally applicable this year as it was in 2013. So let’s pause and give our best gifts this Christmas. My Gift to Him As Christmas nears, I’ve staggering under a year that’s …