Having been raised on the stories of the Old Testament it’s easy to gloss over them, missing the great truths tucked inside, or, worse yet, to read with a rather judgmental attitude and tsk-tsk at the foolish mistakes “those people” made way back then. A wise teacher once encouraged me…
Read moreLinda is having computer issues today, so we thought we would re-post this oldie but goodie post about “Joy”. May it be a blessing to you whether it’s a first or second time you’ve come across it. In the book of Hebrews we are given a glimpse of joy through…
Read more“How silently, how silently the wondrous gift is give.” There is no question that He came, this wondrous gift. Reliable witnesses tell us Jesus lived on this earth over two thousand years ago. For years He quietly worked at the trade his earthly father taught him. At the age…
Read more“That night there were shepherds staying in the fields nearby, guarding their flocks of sheep. Suddenly, an angel of the Lord appeared among them, and the radiance of the Lord’s glory surrounded them. They were terrified, but the angel reassured them. ‘Don’t be afraid!’ he said. ‘I bring you…
Read moreThe familiar box waited just outside the garage door. A birthday present from the far away. I love Amazon! Orders arrive right on time without fail. In fact, they have been known to be a day or two early. They even tell me when my order has been shipped and…
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