Trust in the Lord with all your heart, And lean not on your own understanding; In all your ways acknowledge Him, And He shall direct your paths. Proverbs 3:5,6 (NKJV) Eleven years ago Iris Nelson, the owner of Laced With Grace, asked if I’d like to join the team of writers…
Read moreBlessed Christmas Day! The Gospel of Luke is a pivotal text for the Christmas season. In Luke we see many different reactions to Jesus’ birth. Let’s look at a few of the people who reacted to Jesus and ponder our own response to Jesus. When Mary was told by the…
Read moreAs a small girl, I feared the dark, dreading bedtime – the long walk down the hall to my bedroom where I would have to lay alone in my little bed far from the comforting presence of my Mom and Dad. My mother understood and provided me with a tiny…
Read moreA few evenings ago, as per my usual annual Christmas tradition, I curled up in the front of the television with my mug of hot chocolate in anticipation of getting lost in the make believe world of my favorite classic Christmas movie. It’s a Wonderful Life is one of my…
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“The people who walked in darkness have seen a great light. For those who lived in a land of deep shadows–light! Sunbursts of light!” Isaiah 9:2 (The Message) The Christmas season is often depicted with bright lights and shiny packages tied together with beautiful bows. Many of us strive to…
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