Here is my periodic round-up of notable reads discovered the last week or so:
Ignore the Pundits and Keep Praying.
Divine Appointments. Neat account!
An Introduction to the Family Advent Art and Reading Guide. “I wanted us to think about Jesus and the nativity, but I had not provided a sense of his pending arrival. Meanwhile, everywhere we went, my kids were told Santa was on his way. Fortunately, I had a couple thousand years of church tradition to back me up, if only I knew how to draw on it. It was time to learn about Advent.”
9 Things You Should Be Doing to Support Your Pastor’s Wife.
12 Steps to Avoid Disappointment This Holiday Season.
28 Reasons Not To Hate Winter, HT to Lisa Notes. I come pretty close to hating it, especially in January, so this is a help.
Have a great weekend! I am behind visiting with blog friends – hope to catch up some time this weekend.
Stray Thoughts 
I have to peek at the other linkgs but I did read the “the twelve steps to avoid disappointment.” So true. We can put such realistic expections on a holiday that only lasts a month. Lots of good tips there. Have a great weekend.
Wonderful story of the divine appointment! Roomie read it, too, and was so encouraged.