Holidays and Hospitality

Ideas and inspiration for making all the seasons and holidays special – and for using them as a blessing to others

This is a pretty solemn activity to be done with older children on “Good Friday.” Its purpose is to help us think about what our sins actually cost our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.
An event with a message all women need to hear: Every season of life is purposeful, beautiful, and used by God for your good and His glory.
Ideas and sayings to hand out with your Halloween candy so you can shine the Light of Jesus when strangers come to your door.
An easy, fun way to put the focus of your Christmas celebrations on Jesus, Seek and Find Jesus can be as simple or elaborate as you choose to make it.
Just as we prepare for the traditional Christmas observances - in the house cleaning, decorating, cooking, shopping, and gift wrapping, Advent observances help us spiritually prepare for the coming of CHRISTmas. Lots of easy ideas are here!
In the style of " 'Twas the Night Before Christmas," this original poem tells the Saturday and Sunday morning of Easter story.
Are you looking for a unique way to count up the days until the celebration of the birth of Jesus? This *ABC Advent Poem tells the story of Christmas one letter, one Scripture, and one truth at a time—each day for the 26 days leading up to Christmas.
If ever there was a day that represented trusting-God-no-matter-what… this would be the day. This Silent Saturday is an exercise in believing God. In looking away from what is seen to what is unseen. For what is seen is temporal, and what is unseen is eternal. PTL!
Do you know the origin of Mardi Gras? Can it be used to honor Jesus? What about the King Cake? This post contains both answers and recipes!
During the season of Lent and Easter that we appreciate WHY Jesus came - to pay for our sins through His own death on the Cross. Here are three free resources to help you prepare your heart to focus on Jesus during the season known as "Lent."

Do you remember Amy’s Fall Mix?  This is that, but with red, pink, and white ingredients… perfect to toss together and share with friends, family, teachers, coworkers, and anyone else you want to bless during this “season of love.” Amy’s Valentine Mix looks especially pretty presented individually in crisp cellophane bags or half-pint jars wrapped in red or […]

A Christmas reminder that God's plans are much better than ours, and that He can turn even the frustrating and disappointing into a blessing.