by Julie Lefebure | Dec 15, 2017 | The Wonder of Christmas
We’re returning our hearts to the wonder of Christmas, and goodness, we’ve covered much over the last two weeks. We’ve looked at living with less stress this season, showing compassion to others, grief during Christmastime, and when the holidays are...
by Julie Lefebure | Dec 14, 2017 | The Wonder of Christmas
I could feel the stress rising. Three days ago I was reminded Christmas was just two weeks away. I had presents to purchase and wrap. A house to clean for company on December 22. Groceries to buy. Goodies to bake. Work to accomplish at my job. An event in January to...
by Julie Lefebure | Dec 13, 2017 | The Wonder of Christmas
It’s possible we’ll come in contact with a Grinch or two this Christmas season. In fact, I was reminded of these Grinches in our world today after recently watching How the Grinch Stole Christmas. Now, I’m not necessarily referring to those who are...
by Julie Lefebure | Dec 12, 2017 | The Wonder of Christmas
Compassion. Today we’re opening our hearts to it and inviting ourselves to live a life full of it. I’d say there’s no better time to do this than now. compassion :: sympathetic consciousness of others’ distress together with a desire to...
by Julie Lefebure | Dec 11, 2017 | The Wonder of Christmas
It was a frigid December day and just five days before Christmas. Everything was cold including the church pew I sat in with my family. I couldn’t help but marvel at the beauty before me. This was my childhood church and I had attended many a service in it during...
by Julie Lefebure | Dec 10, 2017 | The Wonder of Christmas
It’s the most wonderful time of the year… I can hear the song and its lyrics now. But truthfully, this isn’t the most wonderful time of year for everyone. We opened up this conversation yesterday, and today we’re taking it a little deeper. If...
