We have just experienced a season of Thanksgiving. In our family, after the meal we each share the blessings for which we are thankful. Although material blessings are sometimes mentioned, often the most heartfelt blessings are those of family, friends, and faith. We recognize that God is the source of…
Read more“For to us a child is born, to us a son is given, and the government will be on his shoulders. And he will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.” Isa. 9: 6 (NIV) This is a season of transition, where we move from…
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A simple tag on Facebook caught my attention. A friend from many years ago posted a picture. It wasn’t a photo of me, but of her Bible that she had rebound after falling apart from years of use. She tagged me because my name was written in the margin. …
Read moreT’is the season of waiting. We are in the “in-between.” Thanksgiving has slipped into yesterday and Christmas waits in our tomorrow. At my advanced age, December seems to fly by at warp speed. However, I have not forgotten how slowly the days leading up to Christmas crawled by when I…
Read moreListen to the song first. Then read ahead. “The voice of truth tells me a different story. The voice of truth says do not be afraid. The voice of truth says this is for my glory. Out of all the voices calling out to me, I will choose to listen…
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