Bring It Home at Christmas

By Becky | December 19, 2012
A small nativity scene with ceramic figures of Mary, Joseph, and baby Jesus is set against a blurred background of warm golden Christmas lights, creating a cozy and festive atmosphere.

The December blog posts have been to encourage you to slow down, serve others, and enjoy family Christmas traditions. In essence, creating a more purposeful and thoughtful holiday season. In light of the horrific tragedy in Newtown, CT focusing on matters of faith seems more important than ever. There’s only One who can overcome evil…

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X O…Sending Love

By Becky | August 21, 2012
A wall decoration featuring the word "xoxo" in large, stylized letters crafted from striped, metallic material against a dark gray background exudes an air of love and modern elegance.

My mom has signed “XO” along with her name for as long as I can remember. She followed the example of her mother, my grandmother, whose letters and cards always closed with the familiar “XO” message. Because of their example, I do too. X and O were two of the first letters my sons could…

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Mother’s Day Wishes

By Becky | May 13, 2012
A bouquet of orange and purple tulips graces a white surface, embodying the spirit of Mother's Day. Beside it rests a piece of paper, elegantly inscribed with the word "love" in delicate cursive.

Have you ever been so surprised by someone’s thoughtfulness you were reduced to tears? I remember my first Mother’s Day. I was really looking forward to the celebration, my first as a mom after years of infertility. On the day before Mother’s Day, I found an envelope addressed to me in the mailbox. I tore…

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Good Fruit or Wormy?

By Becky | March 17, 2012
A decorative tile backsplash showcases fruits like bananas, grapes, and apples. Above, a Bible verse from Galatians 5:22-23 highlights love, joy, peace as the true 'fruits' of the Spirit. A faucet is mounted centrally.

“But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control. Against such things there is no law” (Galatians 5:22-23). Love, joy, peace, patience… I’ve done a lot of talking about and living out the fruit of the Spirit in the past three weeks, not always successfully. Because of the severity…

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Date Night

By Becky | February 18, 2012
A couple stands on grass, holding hands on what seems to be a perfect date. The word "FOREVER" is spelled with Scrabble tiles resting in the open palms of their hands, layered together. The woman's hands are on top, adorned with a lace dress and bracelets.

Spontaneous date night is not really an option with little ones in the house. A plan is necessary! Unfortunately the plan is often times determined by the babysitter’s schedule. Funny how a thirteen-year-old can dictate date night. Sick kids can play into the equation too. I remember one special evening. Scott and I had a wonderful…

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Who Do You Love?

By Becky | October 29, 2011

Uncle Dale Families are are God’s gift to His people.Through ups and downs, twists and turns and inevitable bumps in the road, family members encourage and guide along the way. And they pick you up when you fall flat! Family members also lay the framework for how we see the world. I’m so thankful for my…

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