Have you heard of The Advent Conspiracy ?  It's a movement designed to remind us to slow down and experience Christmas differently.  This short video may help explain it better. [Click here if you can't access the video] My church is participating in the Advent Conspiracy.  During the weeks leading up to Christmas, we get to hear sermons on the following: Worship fully Spend less Give more  Love all Today our pastor challenged us to: Reject radical consumerism for radical worship Desire presence not presents Fund ten water wells in Mozambique I'm lo…

It's the day after Thanksgiving and I don't want to go shopping.  I'd rather do my shopping online than brave the crowds. This morning I decided to link up with The Good Life Blog for 5 on Friday. [ ONE ]  I started my one week vacation like this: Working with preschool children can be a bit of a health hazard.  They often forget to cover their coughs and I'm right down there at face level.  So I did a lot of sleeping. But by the end of the week, I'm feeling better.  I was able to go to Greg's family for our Thanksgiving meal. So…

My name is Debbie.  What's your name?  That's usually the first thing we say when we're introduced to somebody.  It's amazing how important our names are since we carry them with us through life.  I was born in the day when Debbie Reynolds and Deborah Kerr were well known for their movies. But today Debbie isn't a common name chosen for children. To continue reading please click over to Laced with Grace ... Blessings and love,