by Natalie Snapp | Dec 29, 2014 | Not a Silent Night Book Study
“For God So Loved the World” by Simon Dewey My first two children were born in a hospital located in a larger metropolitan city complete with private rooms and decent food that could be ordered off a menu at any time. The aroma of freshly-baked Toll House...
by Natalie Snapp | Dec 22, 2014 | Not a Silent Night Book Study
* Please welcome our co-leader, Bethany Grove. Thanks for writing today’s post, Bethany! There is a group of people I see everywhere I go. I know I will see at least one of them when I’m out and about, checking items off my “to do” list,...
by Natalie Snapp | Dec 1, 2014 | Not a Silent Night Book Study
Above photo painted by Liz Lemon Swindle. Entitled “She Shall Bring Forth a Son” Every year, I promise to make it more about Jesus. Every year, I say we’ll purchase less gifts or commit to buying fair trade. Every year, I insist I won’t become...
by Natalie Snapp | Nov 24, 2014 | Not a Silent Night Book Study
When my first child was born, everything changed. The way I saw the world transformed in the blink of a twelve-hour-labor eye. It’s the moment when I started to wear my heart on the outside of my chest – unable to watch the news because all of that reported...
by Natalie Snapp | Nov 12, 2014 | Not a Silent Night Book Study
Every year, I vow I won’t do it . . . I won’t succumb to the insane consumerism and I’ll slow down long enough to enjoy the gift of my family. I’ll remember the reason for the season. I’ll exhale more and panic-breathe less. And every...