by Arise2 Grow More | Dec 25, 2024 | The Word
December 25 is the day we celebrate Jesus’ birthday. The Bible does not specifically say when He was born but does give clues to when it might be. As I mentioned in my post “Good Friday,” Jesus was not born in the winter. According to what we do know from the Bible,...
by Arise2 Grow More | Dec 18, 2024 | The Word
I don’t remember actually celebrating Advent at home when I was young unless you count the advent calendars that we sometimes persuaded Mom to get. My memory is fuzzy but I do believe the Church we attended celebrated Advent every year. There was a different family...
by Arise2 Grow More | Dec 11, 2024 | Family
I’ve always preferred a star on the top of the Christmas tree than an angel. My dad would shape a star out of bamboo, wires, or whatever he had lying around the house. Then he would light it with light bulbs in each point and in the center of the star. The star would...
by Arise2 Grow More | Dec 4, 2024 | Business
It’s the last month of the year already! I know I gave myself permission (see “Getting Back” post) to work less on my business during the holidays but it seems I was still able to meet my minimum goals while working only three days a week instead of every weekday. It...
by Arise2 Grow More | Nov 27, 2024 | The Word
I remember saying grace quickly during my elementary school days so that no one in the cafeteria would notice because it seemed no one else I knew gave thanks before eating. Now, it’s just normal to bow my head for someone in the family to say grace when we are eating...