Finding Life beyond the struggles
There are so many traditions when it comes to Christmas, the holiday and tradition are practically synonymous. Not that I'm complaining. As life changes and I grow older, it's a comfort to know that some traditions don't change. Here are a few Christmas Traditions that have stayed with me and my family through the years... Continue Reading →
Welcome to Day 3 of my 12 Days of Blogmas! Today is all about the Land of Sweets. With only eighteen days left until Christmas, trees and decor are going up everywhere. What better time to whip up some holiday treats? I'll even share one or two of my favorite recipes from my family's cookbook.... Continue Reading →
There are many prophesies in the Old Testament that covers Jesus' life from birth to death and resurrection. Looking at the ones surrounding his birth is just as important as the birth itself. They are the light of coming hope, pointing the way to Christ's birth and the restoration He brings. First up: Isaiah. Isaiah... Continue Reading →
It's here! December first is finally here and that means the countdown to Christmas has officially begun! I am also excited to begin my first ever participation in Blogmas. To kick off the Christmas Season and Blogmas, I'm writing about Christmas shows. In my opinion, there are few things better than crowding on the couch... Continue Reading →
Good morning, beautiful people! Yes, you. You are beautiful and I am not the only one who says so. It is a chilly 55º outside and overcast, so it's feeling like a proper autumn day. Honestly, I'm looking around my house, thinking about digging in the Christmas boxes for some more decorations while Carrie Underwood... Continue Reading →
Before I begin this Thanksgiving post, I want to say, "Thank you." Thank you to each and every one of you who have read and followed Above My Waves. As of this weekend, this blog has reached 100 official followers and I am so grateful. I hope that I have inspired you, helped you, and... Continue Reading →
God often uses impossible odds to bring a mighty victory. What might look like a lost battle to us, God still sees the victory to come. Next to [Eleazar] was Shammah son of Agee the Hararite...and the Israelites fled. But he stood in the midst of the ground and defended it and slew the Philistines;... Continue Reading →
Today is just "one of those days". I woke up wishing for more sleep as I was up a lot with Isbe throughout the night. There have been a few times I wanted to put myself in timeout. Then to top it all off, one of the hubby's presents came in completely wrong and the... Continue Reading →
Even though I love spaghetti, and Italian food in general, Lasagna is not a dish I enjoyed while growing up. Crazy, right? Is it any wonder, then, that my first attempt at making Lasagna was...well, not a disaster, but it was a mess. Lasagna Classico from Olive Garden Olive Garden's Tour of Italy is one... Continue Reading →
David was a great man, a great king. David was so close to God that he was likened to a messenger of God, a being that is constantly in God's very presence. (2 Sam. 14:17;20) Yet David was still human and made mistakes. Perhaps one of the biggest mistakes was inaction when he should've acted,... Continue Reading →
