Tag: advent

Mary’s “Yes” — My “Yes”

As if one Advent by Candlelight wasn’t enough, I was thrilled to attend another last night at St. Bernard’s Church. This night, I was able to sit back with dear friends from my Hyde Park community and my ACTS community to focus my attention, and really take in the beauty of this wonderful Season of…

By Donna Wuerch November 30, 2016 Off

Making Room for Him

These photo inspirations are from the beautiful Advent by Candlelight at St. Benedict’s Church in Broken Arrow where I was so honored to speak at last night. Slowing down from our busy schedules and activities, to purposefully STOP the hustle and bustle to “nest” in God’s presence most certainly gives us the perspective of what…

By Donna Wuerch November 29, 2016 Off

On Your Mark — Get Set…….GO!

Shopping is in full force this morning — well, actually, it was in full force at 5 pm yesterday. Seems “Black Friday” is no longer reserved for just Friday. In fact, I purchased an item several days ago that was advertised as a “Black Friday” sale. Clearly, the Thanksgiving holiday is done for another year.…

By Donna Wuerch November 25, 2016 Off

Too Much Christmas Before Thanksgiving?

It’s been “beginning to look a lot like Christmas” for MONTHS now. And, this year I’m noticing more and more families are skipping right through Fall and Thanksgiving and are fast forwarding the Christmas spirit of lights and decorations everywhere. In fact, last week while in Austin, I helped with Christmas decorating, and when I…

By Donna Wuerch November 23, 2016 Off

Blessed are the Merciful

Day 344 of Photo Inspirations — Blessed are the Merciful We’re into the Advent/Christmas Season by a couple of weeks now, and though it’s the most wonderful time of the year, we’ve all probably had an occasion to be unhappy and disgruntled with someone or something.  And, BIG surprise….. someone might even be unhappy with…

By Donna Wuerch December 10, 2015 Off

Out With Fall, In With Christmas

Day 333 of Photo Inspiration — Out With Fall, In With CHRISTMAS!! My sweet kids left for home on Friday, but not before my wonderful son, Larry, completed a page-long “Honey Do” list for me.  And, my precious “adopted” girl, Denise Gerrich​ helped me take down my Fall decor’, move it up to the attic,…

By Donna Wuerch November 29, 2015 Off

Merry Christmas!

Day 312 of Photo Inspirations — MERRY CHRISTMAS Just look at this sweet sunbeam!  Yesterday, I walked into Reasor’s Grocery Store in Jenks, the cafe side. The cashier at that side of the store, Beverly, was beaming from ear-to-ear and greeted me, “Good Morning!  It’s a great day for sweaters, isn’t it (I had on…

By Donna Wuerch November 14, 2015 Off