by Elaine McAllister | Dec 15, 2020 | Christmas, Creches, Faith, Family, Friends, Life, Prayer, Reflecting God, Traditions, Trusting God, Truth
We three kings… …steadfast in their goal to follow a celestial flashlight. Three kings, determined in their search for the newborn King. These kings brought fine gifts – gold, frankincense, and myrrh. Expensive gifts for a baby in a barn. A baby...
by Elaine McAllister | Dec 14, 2020 | Christmas, Creches, Faith, Family, Friends, Life, Reflecting God, Simplify, Thankfulness, Traditions
It’s a great pre-Christmas morning as I prepare to share another creche with you all. I can hardly believe it’s a little more than a week until Christmas. How time does fly. Especially this year. You’d think in 2020 the days, weeks, and months would...
by Elaine McAllister | Dec 12, 2020 | Celebrate Grandparenting, Christmas, Creches, Faith, Family, Friends, Life, Reflecting God, Simplify, Traditions
It’s Sunday. Day 13 of my Creche Countdown. Let’s take a peek at Baby Jesus through the eyes of a child. I’ve enjoyed having nativities over the years that my kids and now my grandkids can enjoy playing with to retell the Christmas story in their own...
by Elaine McAllister | Dec 11, 2020 | Christmas, Creches, Faith, Family, Friends, Life, Reflecting God, Traditions
Only 13 days until Christmas! Can you believe it? As I finish things on my “to do” list, and cross out the days on my calendar, the reality sinks in a bit more every day. I love Christmas, though. I love the warm fuzzy memories that fill my heart as I...
by Elaine McAllister | Dec 9, 2020 | Christmas, Creches, Faith, Family, Friends, Pandemic, Reflecting God, Thankfulness, Traditions, Trusting God
This 2020 holiday season is ‘different.’ Much has changed and continues to change. There is no ‘normal’ anymore. But, different doesn’t have to be bad. How we respond matters. To the best of my ability, I choose to celebrate what’s...
by Elaine McAllister | Dec 9, 2020 | Christmas, Creches, Faith, Friends, Life, Reflecting God, Simplify, Traditions, Travel
Well, I’m still sharing my nativities, and I still have more to share! So far, I’ve shared 14 in 8 days. Gonna have to pick up the pace to make it through my collection before I run out of December days! Today, I’ll start with the promised...
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