by Michele-Lyn Ault | Dec 24, 2013 | Christmas
“We wouldn’t even need scripted drama for a show. We have a crazy family.” says one of my children on Christmas Eve morning. And the day went on much the same, and I thought I’d lose my mind. But I can’t help but think this is what the...
by Michele-Lyn Ault | Dec 21, 2013 | Christmas, Making a Home
“Don’t take away their joy.” That is what God spoke to my heart this year about Christmas. With that, He dissipated my guilt. Guilt that we weren’t giving enough, we were buying too much, didn’t keep up with Advent readings well enough. Joy isn’t just stolen...
by Michele-Lyn Ault | Dec 20, 2013 | Christmas, Missions
Last year we began making our transition as a family to a different Christmas, one that was Christ centered and giving focused. I shared the stories of our journey to a different Christmas, and you can read them here. It wasn’t easy to make the change. The kids were...
by Michele-Lyn Ault | Dec 19, 2013 | Christmas
So what does a peppermint wreathe have to do with a life surrendered, a wife and mama whose life is surrendered to God? This. When I barely have time to finish what I have-to-do, and I choose to get crafty, let go, and allow the kids make “more” of a mess,...
by Michele-Lyn Ault | Dec 29, 2012 | Christmas
I asked my eldest, “So, how do you think our different CHRISTmas is going?” Her reply made me a little nervous, “It’s good, but we will see Christmas day.” She’s eighteen now, and change does not come as easy, but her heart is...
by Michele-Lyn Ault | Dec 26, 2012 | Christmas
Last year when we told them Christmas would be different, and we would make it about Christ, focusing on giving to those in need, and that the money we would have used to buy them a myriad of gifts under the tree, would be used to give to the least of these, and they...
