“Silver Packages”
Today and tomorrow, I’ll be sharing posts about children’s Christmas picture books. With my children now adults and teens, you may be wondering why I would focus on these stories for younger children. They are both “Tear Jerkers” for me because the beauty of the story touches my heart, andContinue Reading
Clotheslines and Christmas
I will remember the deeds of the Lord; yes, I will remember your miracles of long ago. (Psalm 77:11 NIV) Last summer while I was hanging clean clothes out on the clothesline to dry in the sunshine and breeze, I was thinking about how my mom and grandmothers used to do this task at theirContinue Reading
Out of sight, out of mind
Will the Lord reject forever? Will he never show his favor again?Has his unfailing love vanished forever? Has his promise failed for all time?Has God forgotten to be merciful? Has he in anger withheld his compassion? (Psalm 77:7-9 NIV) Yesterday, a friend who moved to Florida several years ago messaged me with a local question. Today,Continue Reading
Spirit-led Advent
Then Jesus declared, “I am the bread of life. Whoever comes to me will never go hungry, and whoever believes in me will never be thirsty.” (John 6:35 NIV) Happy New Year! If you recognize and celebrate the liturgical Christian year, you know that the first Sunday of Advent (yesterday)Continue Reading
First Sunday of Advent
“A voice of one calling: In the wilderness prepare the way for the Lord.” (Isaiah 40:3 NIV) “With the season of Advent upon us (December 1-24, 2024), we prepare to celebrate Jesus’ first coming as a baby in Bethlehem. The term advent comes from the Latin adventus, meaning coming or arrival, and marks theContinue Reading
In a wheelchair?
His prayers are filled with requests to God that you would grow and mature, standing complete and perfect in the beauty of God’s plan for your lives. (Colossians 4:13 TPT) A few weeks ago I was conversing with a lovely new friend – a more mature believer – and weContinue Reading
Charlie Brown Thanksgiving 2024
“We’ve got another holiday to worry about. It seems Thanksgiving Day is upon us.” “Holidays always depress me.” “I’m doomed. Three guests for Thanksgiving, and I’m not even going to be home.” “I went down to buy a turkey tree and all they have are things for Christmas.” “I’ve seenContinue Reading
As far as it depends on you
A father to the fatherless, a defender of widows, is God in his holy dwelling.God sets the lonely in families. (Psalm 68:5-6 NIV) Tomorrow families and friends all over the US are gathering together to celebrate Thanksgiving. I have a friend whose family traveled 1500 miles to spend time with her husband’s familyContinue Reading
Lull and continuing
I urge, then, first of all, that petitions, prayers, intercession and thanksgiving be made for all people— for kings and all those in authority, that we may live peaceful and quiet lives in all godliness and holiness. This is good, and pleases God our Savior, who wants all people to be saved and to come to a knowledge of theContinue Reading
Embody Peace
“Once you enter a house, speak to the people there and say, ‘God’s blessing of peace be upon this house!’ If a lover of peace resides there, your peace will rest upon that household. (Luke 10:5 TPT) I started the Bible Recap plan again for 2024 with the goal of readingContinue Reading