Christmas

Giving Light

“Christmas is most truly Christmas when we celebrate it by giving the light of love to those who need it most.”– Ruth Carter Stapleton

Become a Child Again

“We are better throughout the year for having, in spirit, become a child again at Christmastime.” – Laura Ingalls Wilder

Charity in the Heart

“Christmas is the season for kindling the fire of hospitality in the hall, the genial flame of charity in the heart.” – Washington Irving

When I hear someone complaining about holiday music and decorations before Thanksgiving I smile and think they had better not come to my house. My nativity collection and winter village are usually up well before Thanksgiving. Sometimes I leave they up all year. At our house any time is a good time for Christmas music and watching holidayContinue reading “Too Early for Christmas?”

Someday at Christmas

I won’t preach, because people who know me personally will tell you I can get quite wound up when I get started. But most of you who follow Espirational know that I believe with all my heart that the world depicited in this beautiful Stevie Wonder song can be “in time for you and me”Continue reading “Someday at Christmas”

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”

A thought for the first Sunday of Advent

“Advent is a season of wise women and men following the example of Jesus and thereby constructing a spiritual life on solid principles.” –– Robert F. Morneau, Fathoming Bethlehem

:) The Life and Teachings of Jesus

Here we are again at the beginning of the month of December when we celebrate “Christmas.” Are you one of the people who dread this time of year and just wish it would be over? Do you feel like you are going through the motions of the season because you don’t want to let yourContinue reading “:) The Life and Teachings of Jesus”

This Little Light of Mine…

I’m going to let it shine. But shining our light in the world can be difficult, especially during the often frantic holiday season, can’t it? Could you use a few ideas for fun and easy ways to let your light shine during the holidays? Well, I’ve got them. From now until the end of DecemberContinue reading “This Little Light of Mine…”

A Healthier Holiday Meal That Still Tastes Good

As the holidays approach many of us will start planning holiday meals. If one of your holiday traditions is spending three days in a “food coma” from overindulging stop and think, is it really worth it? Is it really enough fun, to make yourself sick over? This year I would like to offer a fewContinue reading “A Healthier Holiday Meal That Still Tastes Good”