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

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

“For I know the plans I have for you,” says the Lord.  “They are plans for good and not for disaster, to give you a future and a hope.” (Jeremiah 29:11 NLT) “Prosper” – to succeed in an enterprise or activity (especially economic), to become strong and flourishing, to thrive (Merriam-Webster onlineContinue Reading

“For I know the plans I have for you,” says the Lord.  “They are plans for good and not for disaster, to give you a future and a hope.”  (Jeremiah 29:11 NLT) “Prosper” – to succeed in an enterprise or activity (especially economic), to become strong and flourishing, to thrive (Merriam-WebsterContinue Reading

“For the ministry of this service (offering) is not only supplying the needs of the saints (God’s people), but is also overflowing through many expressions of thanksgiving to God. Because of this act of ministry, they will glorify God for your obedience to the gospel of Christ which you confess, as wellContinue Reading

“On your feet now—applaud God!    Bring a gift of laughter,    sing yourselves into his presence. For God is sheer beauty,    all-generous in love,    loyal always and ever.” (Psalm 100:1, 2, 5 MSG) Fall has never been my favorite time of the year. While all the fall-lovers are basking in their hoodies, football, and pumpkin spice drinks, I’mContinue Reading

‘ “For I know the plans I have for you,” says the Lord. “They are plans for good and not for disaster, to give you a future and a hope.” (Jeremiah 29:11 NLT) “Prosper” – to succeed in an enterprise or activity (especially economic), to become strong and flourishing, to thriveContinue Reading