I found my mind wandering. Something was bothering me. I was worrying. “Don’t fret or worry. Instead of worrying, pray. Let petitions and praises shape your worries into prayers, letting God know your concerns. Before you know it, a sense of God’s wholeness, everything coming together for good, will come and settle you down. It’s…
Month: December 2017
A Life of Forgiveness
We can begin and end each day with forgiveness, forgiving everyone, including ourselves. Each day brings opportunities to forgive. Others may do or say something to us that is hurtful. We can hold grudges, or we can forgive and let it go. It doesn’t take long to think of my failures or mistakes. I can…
The Long Haul
“It is the Spirit who gives life; the flesh profits nothing. The words that I speak to you are spirit, and they are life. But there are some of you who do not believe.” For Jesus knew from the beginning who they were who did not believe, and who would betray Him. And He said,…
God Is Faithful
But this I call to mind, and therefore I have hope: The steadfast love of the Lord never ceases, His mercies never come to an end; they are new every morning; great is Your faithfulness. “The Lord is my portion,” says my soul, “therefore I will hope in Him.” Lamentations 3:21-24 (ESV) The moment we…
Silent Night?
“Silent Night” is one of my favorite Christmas songs, but lately I’ve been analyzing the words of this song. How silent could that night truly have been? Here’s a look at Luke 2:6-18 (NKJV) “So it was, that while they were there, the days were completed for her to be delivered. And she brought forth her firstborn…
The Baking Comedy
Years ago, before my daughter married and left me, we enjoyed baking together. We baked many good things, but also had our share of fails. I like to imagine the Lord calling our grandmas, great-grandmas, and maybe even our great-great grandmas to peer over the balcony of heaven for a night of baking comedy. Shae…
Shepherds = Ordinary People
Shepherds have been on my mind lately. Maybe it’s because we hear about shepherds during the Christmas season more than at any other time of year. Shepherds were men who worked long hours and were totally engrossed in their jobs. I have been studying some of the shepherds in the Bible. I’d like to share…
Christmas Memories
I still remember the year my brother, 3 years older than I, informed me there was no Santa Claus. Upon receiving this news-flash, I immediately went to my mother. I knew my brother would have no problem lying to me, but my mother, I could trust her. I cannot honestly recall all the details, but…
Glitter
Glitter. It is practically everywhere. And I do not like it. I don’t know where my dislike of glitter comes from, but I do not want it on me. Of course it is pretty and shimmer-y, but to have tiny flecks of any thing clinging to me is unacceptable. The red envelope I pulled out…
Like A Tea Bag
“He (Jesus) continued this subject with his disciples. “Don’t fuss about what’s on the table at mealtimes or if the clothes in your closet are in fashion. There is far more to your inner life than the food you put in your stomach, more to your outer appearance than the clothes you hang onto your…