S Club Mama

Christmas is a time of joy for my family. We love the music (Pentatonix Christmas is our favorite this year), the lights, the food, the cookies, the movies, the atmosphere. But Christmas is so much more for us.  image via here I often forget that it's about more. I can get caught up in the hustle and bustle as much as the next person. But when I slow down, I can remember the real reason - Emmanuel. God with us. God the Son came to earth, born of a virgin, born in a stable. He came to be with us. He came to lead us, love us, and die for us.  Without Jesus, Christmas is bland. Gifts will break and be forgotten. Food will leave you too full and uncomfortable. Lights will be taken down, trees put away. But Christ is still Emmanuel.  This is a time to put aside our differences and love like He loved us. This is a time to count our blessings, one by one, to remember how He has been with us (even in those really hard times). This is the time to celebrate His birth! T...

The movie "Greater" is out now about Brandon Bulsworth. You can read my review of the movie here . But I have a giveaway to go with it! Two jerseys! Now, I know these are for the Arkansas Razorbacks team but I plan to wear mine to Husker games (or game parties). LOL Anyway, I really like what Bulsworth stood for - hard work, determination, overcoming the odds. That's what I want for my children and my own life. GIVEAWAY: TO WIN (Mandatory): Let me know what team you are rooting for! We will be cheering on the Nebraska Cornhuskers this weekend. GBR!! I have two jerseys to give away. Two (2) winners will win one (1) jersey each. :) These fit like a large; they are long but slim fitting. I like it. Disclaimer: Giveaway is open for one week until September 6, right after Labor Day, at 11:59pm (CST). Giveaway is open to continental US only, 18 and older (void where prohibited). 

Sports movies are some of my favorite ones; even better if they are underdog stories! "Greater" is just that - a true underdog story about Brandon Bulsworth who could be called the greatest walk-on in the history of college football. The movie follows Bulsworth from the time he's a kid. His mother is raising he and his brother (who is quite a bit older; old enough to be mistaken for his dad, laughably). His brother gives him a kick in the pants when Brandon claims he wants to play for the Arkansas Razorbacks. Brandon was a heavy kid so no one really thought it would happen. However, Brandon worked as hard as he could and made it. Walked on the team and caught the attention of his coach who put some amazing work into this kid to help him become better. I love when coaches look at the heart of a player more than ability. This really is an amazing story, an amazing movie - full of inspiration and encouragement. Things that seem impossible become possible. The rea...