Category Archives: Holidays

Friday Extra: Random Acts of Christmas

Genie’s Note: This is another oldie but goodie from 2017. Enjoy and take a minute to think of ways you can spread joy through random acts of Christmas. One thing I like to do at the holidays is give a small (very small) token gift to people at random.   One year I hung handmade angelContinue reading “Friday Extra: Random Acts of Christmas”

Gifts from the Universe

This is American Thanksgiving day. It is a day when many feel anything but thankful. The pressures of the uncoming holiday season can start to set in. Sometimes family gatherings are not pleasant. We can begin to descend into a season of holiday doom and gloom. But recently a lesson came to me. There isContinue reading “Gifts from the Universe”

Celebrating the Winter Solstice

, “The winter solstice has always been special to me as a barren darkness that gives birth to a verdant future beyond imagination, a time of pain and withdrawal that produces something joyfully inconceivable, like a monarch butterfly masterfully extracting itself from the confines of its cocoon, bursting forth into unexpected glory.”  – Gary ZukavContinue reading “Celebrating the Winter Solstice”

Looking for something different for holiday dessert?

  Copyright 2015 by R.A. Robbins – Check out more of Rogene’s recipes in her cookbooks which can be found on Espiratonal.com’s bookshelf in the gallery or on Amazon.com.   ———————————————————-   This wonderful, slightly decadent cake is perfect for special occasions.  It has become one of our favorites.  Of course, this cake is gluten-free,Continue reading “Looking for something different for holiday dessert?”

Rethinking Church

Feelings of isolation are causing problems for many during the global pandemic we are living through.  For many, what has made this especially painful is the suspension of large, in-person gatherings in churches. Yes, it is true that scripture tells us to gather together. “19 Again I say unto you, That if two of youContinue reading “Rethinking Church”

Being of Service in the Age of Social Distancing

For many, the holiday season is a time to focus on serving others.  So how does COVID-19 change that?  How can we still be of service during this unprecedented time? First, we need to remember there are always people in need of help, not only during the holidays.  This is especially important this year.  TheseContinue reading “Being of Service in the Age of Social Distancing”

In Celebration of the first night of Hanukkah

   “Just as Hanukkah candles are lighted one by one from a single flame, so the tale of the miracle is passed from one man to another, from one house to another, and to the whole House of Israel throughout the generations.”   – Judah Leon Magnes

Making and Sending Holiday Cards

Shown above is original fabric art by Rogene A. Robbins (c)2019 available at Espirational.com in the gallery. ——————————————————————-   When was the last time you sent out holiday cards?  When was the last time you actually made those cards yourself? I love to get cards, but when someone makes a card or adds an extraContinue reading “Making and Sending Holiday Cards”