• Skip to main content
  • Skip to primary sidebar
  • Skip to footer

Debbie McDaniel

choosing joy and gratefulness in the gift of each new day

Kids

Christmas According to Kids: Best Video Ever!

December 23, 2016 by Debbie Leave a Comment

This Christmas video made by Southland Christian Church is the best ever. "Christmas According to Kids" has been viewed over a million times, and it just keeps getting more loved and shared. If you're reading by email, click over to this post to view, and Merry Christmas to you!   (Southland Christian Church is an evangelical Christian Church of 4 campuses in Kentucky. You can out … [Read more...] about Christmas According to Kids: Best Video Ever!

Filed Under: Christmas, Family, Fun, Inspiration, Kids, Uncategorized Tagged With: Christmas according to kids, Christmas story, Christmas video, Jesus, Southland Christian Center

A Prayer for Teachers: 12 Verses of Encouragement

August 15, 2016 by Debbie 11 Comments

At the start of a new school year: A huge thank you to all teachers, for your heart, devotion, and love for our children. As parents, we are so grateful for you, our words may not always fully express what we feel inside. We appreciate all that you do, often behind the scenes where no one even sees. Know that you are loved and valued by many. You are an amazing gift to our kids and to our … [Read more...] about A Prayer for Teachers: 12 Verses of Encouragement

Filed Under: Encouragement, God's Word, Inspiration, Kids, Life, New Year, Prayer Tagged With: encouragement, inspiration, prayer for teachers, school, school year, strength, teachers, verses

My goal for today…13 things.

February 5, 2014 by Debbie 3 Comments

Sometimes things happen around us that startle us, stir us, make us think more deeply about our existence and how we're spending the time we've been given - this gift of life.  Sometimes they're good things - sometimes hard.  Sometimes they're the cutting moments that make us remember how short life can really be.  But on those days when we're listening deep, we often have this sudden insight … [Read more...] about My goal for today…13 things.

Filed Under: Family, Home, Kids, Life Tagged With: my goal for today, teaching kids how to live life

Sometimes Snow Days Aren’t Just About the Snow

January 29, 2014 by Debbie Leave a Comment

  The great clean up after the storm has begun - inside houses everywhere around Houston - where children played games, waited for snow, made forts, drank cups of hot chocolate, waited for snow, ate everything in sight and then asked for more, fought with swords, pillows, and other various household items, and still waited for snow… I loved every minute of it. What rarely happens in Houston, … [Read more...] about Sometimes Snow Days Aren’t Just About the Snow

Filed Under: Family, Fun, Home, Kids, Life Tagged With: stormchasers, Texas snow day, winter storm

don’t let the enemy steal your Christmas…

December 20, 2013 by Debbie 2 Comments

I have to admit, I'm not surprised.  One week before Christmas, all media buzz and attention has turned to a family who are dearly loved and known around the world.  And whether or not you agree with Phil Robertson, the story has most likely grabbed your attention.  Coincidence you say?  I think not. Don't let the enemy steal your Christmas.  He's trying to you know.  You may not even realize it … [Read more...] about don’t let the enemy steal your Christmas…

Filed Under: Believe, Christmas, Faith, Family, God's Truth, Home, Kids, Life Tagged With: distractions at Chrimstmas, don't let the enemy steal your joy, keep focued on the meaning of Christmas, phil robertson

31 Verses for Celebrating Christmas – Keeping Christ at the Center

December 11, 2013 by Debbie 1 Comment

Each year, I carefully arrange our family's nativity set with a creative, decorative eye - everything in its proper place.  One morning after the kids had left for school, I noticed it had been completely re-arranged with each ceramic figure - shepherds, animals, wise men, Mary, Joseph, angel - positioned around in a big circle, all facing towards the center.  And there He was, right in the … [Read more...] about 31 Verses for Celebrating Christmas – Keeping Christ at the Center

Filed Under: Believe, Christmas, Faith, Family, God's Truth, Home, Kids, Life Tagged With: Celebrating Christmas, Christmas Bible Verses, Keeping Jesus at the Center of Christmas

  • Go to page 1
  • Go to page 2
  • Go to page 3
  • Interim pages omitted …
  • Go to page 8
  • Go to Next Page »

Primary Sidebar

Subscribe by Email

  • Facebook
  • Instagram
  • Pinterest
  • Twitter

If I could, I’d offer you a cup of coffee and would love a chance just to sit and talk, to hear your stories about life – the joys and the struggles too.

In whatever you’re facing today, my heart is that you might find some encouragement through these pages and fresh hope in God’s words ...

Fresh Day Ahead by Debbie McDaniel
My Tweets


Find more articles by Debbie at:

Top Posts & Pages

  • 15 Verses of Protection to Pray for Your Family
  • 9 Prayers of Hope for When You’re Going Through the Storm
  • The Power of a Grateful Heart: 21 Verses of Thanks to God
  • 5 Miracles that Happened when Jesus Died on the Cross
  • 33 Verses about Fear and Anxiety
  • Praying on the Armor of God
  • A Prayer for Teachers: 12 Verses of Encouragement
  • A Prayer to Put on the Armor of God
  • 31 Spiritual Warfare Scriptures: Help for Facing Life's Battles
  • Prayer for the Lost and Prodigal: 11 Verses of Hope
  • Home
  • About
  • Blog
  • Where I’m Writing
  • Contact

Footer

Quick Links

  • Home
  • About
  • Blog
  • Where I’m Writing
  • Contact

Search

Archives

Recent Articles

  • 9 Prayers of Hope for When You’re Going Through the Storm
  • A Prayer of Blessing and Hope for Mother’s Day: 7 Verses for Moms
  • A Prayer for Easter: He Is Risen!
  • 5 Miracles that Happened when Jesus Died on the Cross
Privacy & Cookies: This site uses cookies. By continuing to use this website, you agree to their use.
To find out more, including how to control cookies, see here: Cookie Policy

Privacy Policy

Copyright © 2023 Debbie McDaniel · Site by Design by Insight

Copyright © 2023 · Debbie McDaniel Theme on Genesis Framework · WordPress · Log in