Christmas

Holly or Holy?

I originally posted this Christmas 2011. I shared it again in 2014, but I thought I needed another reminder, so I am reposting it again this year. Thanks for visiting me at NennPen. Have a blessed and merry Christmas! -Kerry This season, will I… be surrounded by presents or be surrounded by His presence? haveContinue reading “Holly or Holy?”

‘Twas the night before Christmas

‘Twas the night before Christmas and all through the house, not a creature was stirring, except for one mouse. The stockings were hung by the chimney with care, in hopes that in the morning, lots of toys would be there. We children weren’t nestled, all snug in our beds, we were downstairs awaiting, for thatContinue reading “‘Twas the night before Christmas”

Holly or Holy?

I originally posted this Christmas 2011, but thought I needed a reminder, so I am sharing it again. Thanks for visiting me at NennPen. Have a blessed and merry Christmas! -Kerry This season, will I… be surrounded by presents or be surrounded by His presence? have childlike wonder at the magic of Christmas orContinue reading “Holly or Holy?”

‘Twas the night before Christmas

One Tag. One Gift. A Lifetime of Impact

You’re a seven-year-old boy who will not be getting the soccer ball he wants this Christmas. You are a six-year-old girl who won’t be receiving the coat you need this winter. You will not be opening presents with your parents on Christmas morning. Why? You are one of the 1.7 million children whose parent isContinue reading “One Tag. One Gift. A Lifetime of Impact”

Holly or Holy?

This season, will I… be surrounded by presents or be surrounded by His presence? have childlike wonder at the magic of Christmas or wonder at the child – the meaning of Christmas? watch a Christmas movie or watch Christmas move me? see snow fall or His kingdom reign? take my wishes to Father Christmas or myContinue reading “Holly or Holy?”