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<p>In those days a decree went out from Caesar Augustus that all the world should be registered. This was the first registration when Quirinius was governor of Syria. And all went to be registered, each to his own town. And Joseph also went up from Galilee, from the town of Nazareth, to Judea, to the &hellip; <span class="more-link"><a href="https://beckycrenshaw.com/2011/12/16/joseph-thanks-for-being-a-stud/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&rarr;</span></a></span></

<p>This year, my mother-in-law suggested that in lieu of buying for the adults in our family, we put our dollars together and use that money towards a family in need. Love. It. (And love you, Vicki) So we did. And God was faithful to bring a family in need to our attention. We were able &hellip; <span class="more-link"><a href="https://beckycrenshaw.com/2011/12/12/rockin-around-the-angel-tree/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&rarr;</span></a></span></p>

<p>Tuesday night Brent and I tucked the boys into bed and began settling into our evening routine. I popped our usual bowls of popcorn and turned the TV on for The Biggest Loser (whoop whoop!). Brent needed to download a few songs on ITunes, so his laptop was up and running. He sat with his &hellip; <span class="more-link"><a href="https://beckycrenshaw.com/2011/12/08/too-connected-were-disconnected/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&rarr;</span></a></span></p>

<p>Advent is a season in which we are invited to watch and wait for God&#8217;s arrival among us &#8211; making it a time of intense yearning and deep longing. It is a time filled with hope and anticipation. Advent is the time where we take heed of the words of Jesus, &#8220;Therefore, keep watch because &hellip; <span class="more-link"><a href="https://beckycrenshaw.com/2011/12/06/december-ideas-a-twist-on-advent-dinner/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&rarr;</span>

<p>An angel of the Lord appeared to them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them and they were terrified. Luke 2:9 Something stopped me this morning. I never realized (or had forgotten) that God shone His GLORY to the shepherds. I remembered the angel of the Lord appearing to them and later the &hellip; <span class="more-link"><a href="https://beckycrenshaw.com/2011/12/03/today-while-tending-your-flock/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&rarr;</span></a></span></p

<p>A few weeks ago, I received an email from one of my dearest and best. It was full of amazing, meaningful, warm, and Christ-centered cozy ideas for Christmas. Over the next few days, I thought I would share with you some of those ideas, along with what the Crenshaw&#8217;s are planning as we move toward &hellip; <span class="more-link"><a href="https://beckycrenshaw.com/2011/12/01/december-ideas-for-your-family-brent-no-peeking/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&rar

<p>I got a voicemail the other day from one of my dearest friends. She lives in Florida and was heading into town when she called. I want you to hear/read this. She said (hold on &#8211; listening to her message and typing quick!&#8230;) &#8220;Hey Becky, Becky! Hey sweet friend! I just read your One Thing &hellip; <span class="more-link"><a href="https://beckycrenshaw.com/2011/11/23/how-do-we-find-balance/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&rarr;</span></a></span></p>

<p>Going off to college is weird. For 18ish years, your life has pretty much looked the same. And then, in one day, you move off to the university of your choosing and life is different and weird. But you know what else is weird [and I would submit is weirder than leaving for college]? Going &hellip; <span class="more-link"><a href="https://beckycrenshaw.com/2011/11/21/going-home-awesome-guest-post/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&rarr;</span></a></span></p>

<p>busy: (adj) \ˈbi-zē\ engaged in action : occupied : being in use : full of activity : bustling : foolishly or intrusively active : meddling : full of distracting detail Did ol&#8217; Merriam Webster have me in mind when writing this definition? There are days that I fear these words mark me. Days my blog &hellip; <span class="more-link"><a href="https://beckycrenshaw.com/2011/11/16/one-necessary-thing-for-the-holidays/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&rarr;</span>

<p>I appeal to you therefore, brothers [and sisters], by the mercies of God, to present you bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and acceptable to God, which is your spiritual worship. Romans 12:1 (brackets mine)Body: sōma &#8211; referring to Christians as whole persons, both body and soul belonging to God; the complete man (Vines) This &hellip; <span class="more-link"><a href="https://beckycrenshaw.com/2011/01/02/take-my-life/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&rarr;</

<p>For God alone, O my soul, wait in silence, for my hope is from him. Psalm 62:5 If you are anything like me, you are ready to pull your Christmas decor down, deep clean your house and get back into rhythm. I loved Christmas this year. Oh my, yes! But I love structure and predictability, &hellip; <span class="more-link"><a href="https://beckycrenshaw.com/2010/12/27/are-you-making-2011-resolutions-read/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&rarr;</span></a></span></p>

<p>Glory to God in the highest and on earth peace among men. Luke 2:14We have arrived at the threshold of Christmas. December 23rd. The hustle and bustle is arguably at its peak &#8211; food is being prepared, last minute gifts purchased, traffic is absolutely crazy and I am finding myself getting a little lost in &hellip; <span class="more-link"><a href="https://beckycrenshaw.com/2010/12/23/christmas-goals-2010/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&rarr;</span></a></spa

<p>Are you feeling discouraged about a lost loved one? Read read read&#8230; 1 Timothy 1:12-17I thank him who has given me strength, Christ Jesus our Lord, because he judged me faithful, appointing me to his service, though formerly I was a blasphemer, persecutor, and insolent opponent. (vv. 12,13) Oh Paul. How I relate to this. &hellip; <span class="more-link"><a href="https://beckycrenshaw.com/2010/12/21/the-chief-of-sinners/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&rarr;<

<p>Thanks so much to all of you who shared your favorite things with me the past couple of days. &#8220;From home to home, and heart to heart, from one place to another. The warmth and joy of Christmas, brings us closer to each other.&#8221; Emily MatthewsYou have shared your heart and your home. I have &hellip; <span class="more-link"><a href="https://beckycrenshaw.com/2010/12/19/these-are-a-few-of-your-favorite-things/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&rarr;</span><

<p>Only NINE days left until Christmas. NINE. Can you believe it? Thank you all so much for sending your favorite Christmas carols my way. I uploaded (or is it downloaded) all the songs I could find to our play list. Unfortunately, it is a limited selection. But nevertheless, enjoy! Today, have a look around the &hellip; <span class="more-link"><a href="https://beckycrenshaw.com/2010/12/16/these-are-a-few-of-my-favorite-things/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&rarr;<

<p>I am so blessed to still have two living grandmothers. Eighty-nine and Ninety-one. You have met Mamaw Arden, my most valuable inheritance, but never before have you met Mildred, my dad&#8217;s mother. She has always been small and feisty. A water aerobic goddess, a skilled gardener and devoted wife. After my grandfather passed of Lou &hellip; <span class="more-link"><a href="https://beckycrenshaw.com/2010/12/13/he-is-near-to-the-brokenhearted/">Continue reading <span class

<p>Happy Friday!!! I pray you are well, refreshed and full of Jesus!! Today, I&#8217;d love to hear from you&#8230;. Starting this weekend, this blog will become yours for a while. I want to hear about what you are reading, your favorite passages of Scripture, your favorite Christmas carols, your family Christmas traditions&#8230;I will even ask &hellip; <span class="more-link"><a href="https://beckycrenshaw.com/2010/12/10/hear-from-you-friday-christmas-carols/">Continue read

<p>This weekend I received a &#8220;forward this to 10 people&#8221; style email from my dad. I usually read them, but never participate. This one took me by surprise. As we celebrate the birth of Jesus, this magnificent God invading our world as a humble baby, let us reflect on the purpose of His coming. Surely &hellip; <span class="more-link"><a href="https://beckycrenshaw.com/2010/12/06/a-chain-mail-that-im-actually-passing-on/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&rar

<p>Thursday afternoon, we loaded up and buckled seat belts, our bellies full from sweet potatoes and honey baked ham, the boys sweaty from hours of side lawn football with cousins. And we headed down my aunt&#8217;s long country driveway. Our close to Thanksgiving 2010. I looked at Brent and clapped my hands with hushed applause &hellip; <span class="more-link"><a href="https://beckycrenshaw.com/2010/11/28/with-great-anticipation-advent/">Continue reading <span class="meta-na

<p>&#8220;Contentment is a discipline we learn, not a feeling we experience.&#8221; Kurt Bruner, Thriving Family Magazine. Paul writes, &#8220;I have learned to be content, whatever the circumstances. I know what it is to be in need, and I know what it is to have plenty. I have learned the secret of being content in any &hellip; <span class="more-link"><a href="https://beckycrenshaw.com/2010/11/23/the-discipline-of-thankfulness/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&rarr;