Here we are in the middle of the holiday season, that magic, miraculous time of year. This is the season of miracles like the virgin birth of the Christ Child (Christmas) and lamps that burned well beyond the supply of oil (Hanukkah). Even the legends of Santa are full or magic, including flying reindeer andContinue reading “The Season of Magic and Miracles”
Category Archives: Holidays
And That Ain’t Your Sweet Little Baptist Jesus
The above was a favorite saying of John S. Reist Jr. Ph.D, , my theology professor from my seminary days. When Jesus was asked to read the scripture in the synagogue he ended the reading from Isaiah with the words, “Today this scripture has been fulfilled in your hearing.” — Luke 4:21 RSV So what was fulfilled? ‘The spirit ofContinue reading “And That Ain’t Your Sweet Little Baptist Jesus”
Making the Holidays about More than Food
It often seems everywhere you look during the holidays there is food. Unfortunately it is often not food that is friendly to those watching what we eat no matter the reason. You can go through the holidays feeling depressed and angry because of what you can no longer eat or you can come toContinue reading “Making the Holidays about More than Food”
It’s National Apple Month
Every year since I have been writing online I have struggled over what to do with October, particularly the last day of the month. Halloween is not something I celebrate or believe in. It seems that there is enough darkness, death and evil in the world without celebrating it. Let’s face it, in spite ofContinue reading “It’s National Apple Month”
Take a Day Off
Today is celebrated in the United States as Independence Day. For many this is a day off of work. If this is a day off for you I encourage you to actually take the day off. This means not using the “extra” day to get caught up on housework, your blog, social networking or thatContinue reading “Take a Day Off”
A Valentine’s Day Treat
Genie’s Note: A few of my readers may not know that before I was Espirational I was Gluten-Free and Loving It (on another blogging platform). That blog is long closed, but I am still loving the gluten-free life. So for Valentines Day I decided to do something I haven’t done for a while and shareContinue reading “A Valentine’s Day Treat”
You’ll want to watch this!
Don’t know how he did it, but this is a beautiful rendition of a newer Christmas “classic.”
What Would Happen if we Lived Christmas?
What would happen if instead of having a wild party every December full of over spending and over indulging, we actually lived what we say the season really means to us? What if family really were the most important thing in our lives, every day? What if peace, hope, love and light were the reality weContinue reading “What Would Happen if we Lived Christmas?”
The Daily Angel
The magnitude of life is overwhelming. Angels are here to help us take it peace by peace. ~Levende Waters
The Daily Angel
Angel of God, my guardian dear, To whom God’s love commits me here, Ever this day, be at my side, To light and guard, Rule and guide. Amen. — Guardian Angel Prayer Today’s Angel project is a handprint angel to make with the kids from Crafty Morning. http://www.craftymorning.com/diy-angel-handprint-craft-for-kids/
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