It’s that time of year again. The time of year when our calendars explode with parties, get-togethers, and activities. The time of year when our days are filled with errands and shopping. The time of year when our to-do lists become overcrowded with baking and cleaning and decorating and wrapping Christmas presents and addressing Christmas… Continue reading It’s a Wonderful(ly Overwhelming) Life
Month: December 2010
Undeserving
God meets me in the strangest places these days. I’ve already shared how God met me in Target and while visiting The Big Guy. This morning, He met me in my kitchen, over a plate of Eggo mini-pancakes, Zippy Zoo vitamins, and a plastic Ikea cup of orange juice. He met me in the tear-filled… Continue reading Undeserving
Threads of Gratitude: Flannel PJ’s Edition
Texas weather is a funny thing, particularly in the months from October – May. Wet, dry, hot, cold…it’s never quite the same from day to day or even from minute to minute. The constantly changing atmosphere certainly keeps our forecasters on their collective toes. But in the midst of this meteorological unpredictability, there is one… Continue reading Threads of Gratitude: Flannel PJ’s Edition
Promises, Promises
Hold on to your hats, friends, because I’m about to do something I don’t do very often: I’m going to ask for help. For reals. Seriously, “the funk” has descended on the Speer home in full force during this time of joy and cheer. The depression and discouragement hangs like the thick, wet blanket it… Continue reading Promises, Promises