Said the night wind to the little lamb, "Do you see what I see? Way up in the sky, little lamb, Do you see what I see? A star, a star, dancing in the night With a tail as big as a kite, With a tail as big as a kite." Do You Hear What I Hear? Yesterday, I told you that I was still singing ... read more
Do You Wonder??
Wonder So, how's your wonder? Are you still captured by Christmas, or have you already moved past it? This week, in the United States, most of us have moved on from Christmas—it's time for returning ill-fitting gifts, taking down the tree, and turning our minds toward New Year's ... read more
The Amy & Britta Show: Advent Week Four
Today we are just two days away from Christmas! Have your holidays gone as you've expected? Mine haven't. I have had some disappointments. Some unexpected joys. A few times I have been ashamed of my selfishness, and other times I have been hurt by someone else's. Aren't we selfish creatures? ... read more
It is all about love…
The last week of Advent is all about love Amy and I have been talking about how our books, The Circle of Seasons and Living the Christian Year, present the weekly themes of Advent a little differently. Living the Christian Year talks about the gifts of Hope, Peace, Joy and Love. The Circle of ... read more
The Amy & Britta Show: Advent Week Three
Advent Week Three It is Advent Week Three and all I can say is—wow—Christmas has really snuck up on me this year! This is about the time during the holidays when I get stressed out. No Christmas cards mailed yet—fail. A slew of presents yet to wrap—fail. No cookies baked yet—fail. You might be ... read more
When your joy might need some glue…
Do you ever feel like joy might need some glue? Amy from the MessyMiddle.com is back today to explain how Jesus is THAT glue! I have been enJOYing this partnership so much! I am thankful for her wit, her heart, and her attention to detail. I hope this post gets your your week off to a great start. ... read more
The Amy & Britta Show: Advent Week Two
Advent Week Two Advent Week Two is all about Preparation. I keep thinking of the Parable of the Ten Virgins: Then the Kingdom of Heaven will be like ten bridesmaids who took their lamps and went to meet the bridegroom. Five of them were foolish, and five were wise. The five who were foolish didn’t ... read more
