Life has quieted now. It’s two days until Christmas and the shopping, wrapping, baking, rushing, fussing….. It’s all done. It’s pre-dawn. I’m sitting near the tree. The twinkle lights fill the room with a soft light. My mind travels…. Back, way back in time to a memory. A precious time…
Read moreWith only three more days until Christmas Eve, my thoughts go to Mary. The couple was on their way to Bethlehem….three days away. Was she nervous? Did she wonder if she would make it? Did she fret about the birth? Was the journey hard…uncomfortable….treacherous….emotionally and physically painful? I couldn’t imagine…
Read moreYou may not be able to tell by this photo….but two of our grandsons are training Scooter, our 1 year old Shih Tzu. They have the book, the leash, and the dog. I think one of them even has some treats in his pocket. I hope I remember that before…
Read more“Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who has blessed us in the heavenly realms with every spiritual blessing in Christ.” Ephesians 3:1 Living with chronic illness has taught me that well intended plans can change overnight. You would think that since I have been…
Read moreMartha said to Jesus, “Lord, if you had been here, my brother would not have died. But even now I know that whatever you ask from God, God will give you.” Jesus said to her, “Your brother will rise again.” Martha said to him, “I know that he will rise…
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