Butterflies were one of Mom’s favorite things. Symbolic of change, they reflect her favorite verse: “Therefore if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creature; the old things passed away; behold, new things have come.” (2 Corinthians 5:17) This verse is about change, an essential of the Christian life. Essential because God is all […]
Twine and glitter; kind of an unusual combination, right? This is my second year carrying on my Mom’s tradition of making Christmas ornaments to share with friends. Along with a love of crafting, a taste for rustic, country décor is another thing Mom and I had in common. I think she would’ve liked this ornament,
‘Oh, no! I didn’t get you anything!’ That’s often our reaction when someone hands us a package, isn’t it? Especially at this time of year. Rest assured, this is not a Christmas present—please don’t worry that you didn’t get me something or scramble to do something in return. This is instead a means for me