Christmas Past

Hello Friends,

I miss my grandparents always, but there is always an especially deep longing during the holiday season. I'm so thankful, that because of grace, I will one day see them again.

Here's the link to a recent post at Guideposts:


http://www.guideposts.org/blogs/family-grace/christmas-past


Oh, the goodness of God's love for us!

Wishing you  blessing this holiday season - may the peace of promise be yours!



Lovingly,
Shawnelle

Wide-Eyed Wonder

Hello Friends,

Last week, I found a photo of toddler Gabriel peering into the bassinet of newborn Isaiah. Something in his expression made me stop and think about Christmas - about a desire to truly look in a season of rush.

Here's the link at Guideposts:

http://www.guideposts.org/blogs/family-grace/wide-eyed-wonder

Thank you for being here with me. This time that we share is a sweet blessing and  I'm sending warm wishes for a blessing-rich rest of the holiday season.

Lovingly,
Shawnelle

Fragile Things

Hello Friends,

Have you ever experienced a moment when priorities slip gently into the right places? This happened to me last week when a broken Christmas snow globe brought revelation of more important things.

You can read about it here:



http://www.guideposts.org/blogs/family-grace/fragile-things?int_source=front_page&int_medium=LN&int_campaign=FamilyGrace


As always, thank you for being here.

I'm praying for you to have love and joy, peace and grace in these final days before Christmas.

In Him,
Shawnelle

Umerited Favor

Hello Friends,

Recently, while celebrating a son's accomplishment, I began to think about grace. What a sweet blessing it is that God's grace has nothing to do with my performance - and everything to do with His love.

You can read about it here:


http://www.guideposts.org/blogs/family-grace/unmerited-favor?int_source=front_page&int_medium=HPMarquee&int_campaign=UnmeritedFavor


I'm very grateful for this time that we share together, and I'm praying that you'll have a wonderful week. May your days be rich with God's kindness and never-ending love.

Shawnelle

Wrestling Christmas

Hello Friends,

Do you ever find Christmas preparations or activities to be a bit wild? Our tree trimming evening is always a crazy experience. But this year, I learned that maybe the madness isn't something to be wrestled with. Maybe I don't need to try so hard to tame things down.

You can read about it here:


http://www.guideposts.org/blogs/family-grace/wrestling-christmas?int_source=front_page&int_medium=LN&int_campaign=FamilyGrace

Wishing you a precious week-before-Christmas. May it be wonderfully wild.

Lovingly,
Shawnelle

The Christmas Cradle

Hello Friends,

A couple of years ago, my dad blessed me with a Christmas gift that still (and always will) makes my heart warm.

It was an unlikely gift for a mother of five sons. It was straight from my father's heart.

As I remember that Christmas, I think about God's far-reaching love...

You can read about it here:

http://www.guideposts.org/blogs/family-grace/the-christmas-cradle

Thank you for sharing this time with me. It's a gift.

 I'm sending best wishes for a warm and wonderful weekend ~

                               May His grace sustain you and bring you joy.

Lovingly,
Shawnelle

The Blessing of the Box

Hello Friends,

Have you ever wanted to help your children to be more others-focused during the Christmas season? In today's post, I share a family tradition that helps us do just that.

Precious - how when we learn to give, we truly learn to receive.

Here's the link at Guideposts:


http://www.guideposts.org/blogs/family-grace/the-blessing-of-the-box


I'm so very thankful for this time that we share together.

Sending a hug and warm wishes for a blessing-filled Monday.

Lovingly,
Shawnelle

Unexpected Joy

Hello Friends,

Winter has arrived. Snow. Cold. Shorter days. I didn't find it to be very appealing - until my boys helped me to experience unexpected joy.

You can read about it here:


http://www.guideposts.org/blogs/family-grace/unexpected-joy

It's my prayer for you today...that God would allow you to find blessing and joy in the most surprising places. Oh, the goodness of His grace.

Lovingly,

Shawnelle

A Father'sTouch

Hello Friends,

Recently, while looking through old photos, I found this picture.

 

 

 

I remember the day well. Grant was small. We were at our favorite lake. But what I love best about this picture is the tenderness in Lonny's hands.

 

Do you ever long to be held by your Father?

 

I ponder this in today's post at Guideposts. You can read about it here:

 







 

 

http://www.guideposts.org/blogs/family-grace/a-fathers-touch

 

 

Thank you so very much for spending this time with me. I'm sending a warm hug and am hoping that you'll find sweet, tender moments in the Father's hands.

 

Lovingly,

Shawnelle