Merry Christmas!

December 25, 2024December 23, 2024

Merry Christmas! The day that we celebrate all year, really, is finally here on the calendar. But may we never lose sight the fact that HE is the only way to salvation. No worldly thing that captures our attention or hearts, will ever satisfy. May the truth of THIS Truth, reign and reflect in our hearts the other 364 days of the year.

What a humbling gift that God would choose us. That we have no reason to ever be troubled because for it is certain – in Him we have life (John 10:10). May we celebrate that life today and always!

Merry Christmas from the Sterks!

Blessed

Blessed. When do you feel most blessed? Is it when things are going just right? When life is going just the way you planned it? When you can’t imagine life any other way? I have thought a lot about what being blessed means over the past 2 months. Dan and I have realized that much…

Read More Blessed
Caring As Deeply For Ourselves, As We Do Our Kids

You know “the cry.” That certain cry that is belted out after your child stubs their toe, scrapes their knee, or runs into the corner of the table. The tender-loving care we offer at that moment, well, in their eyes, nothing can compare. All they need is YOU. Isn’t it amazing what a bandaid or…

Read More Caring As Deeply For Ourselves, As We Do Our Kids
What’s Been Going On

A little update on our life… Can’t believe we are like 2/3 the way through August already! Dan and I keep telling ourselves that just because the kids go back to school, doesn’t mean our summer is over! September can bring THE most beautiful weather (though we’ve been blessed with a gorgeous August!) We are…

Read More What’s Been Going On
Finding Joy in the Surprises

You know those plastic balls or eggs that have surprises in them? Our daughter LOVES them. The anticipation and suspense, not knowing exactly what’s going to be in there, is what gets her every time. And when she finally opens it? So much excitement, wows, ahs, and “Look at this, Mom” moments. Sometimes I have…

Read More Finding Joy in the Surprises
Shattering Idols

A few months ago, I was working on writing a second book about my cancer journey. It has taken many tears and probably will take years to write, as some events are hard to “relive” in my mind. It’s hard to summarize all that has happened, while giving context and detail to intimate and life-altering…

Read More Shattering Idols
Our Christmas In A Picture Nutshell

I remember thinking last year, “what fun Christmas is going to be next year for Mazy!” I now know why I thought that! Mazy ate up every bit of Christmas and because of her delight in it, it made me appreciate and love Christmas all the more as well. This sweet girl just LOVES life…

Read More Our Christmas In A Picture Nutshell

2 Comments

Barb Ahrenholz says:

December 25, 2024 at 7:26 am

Merry Christmas! Praise the Lord for His goodness. Love you all.

Reply
1. Kristin Sterk says:
  
  January 4, 2025 at 9:45 am
  
  Merry Christmas to you too, Barb, and Happy New Year! Much love to you, Barb!
  
  Reply