Recently I was wandering the Christmas aisles at Hobby Lobby searching for a couple of pictures to freshen up the wall over our couch. Every aisle included items that carried the “Merry and Bright” theme. My eyes teared up. Life right now is anything but Merry and Bright. It’s been…
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 moreWith Christmas Eve just 3 weeks away, the pressure mounts. Today’s society dictates our home decor as well as our activities – trees, wreaths, Christmas cards, numerous gatherings of friends, family, coworkers, church members. Most of it has nothing to do with the truth of Christmas. Biblically, the birth…
Read moreEnter His gates with thanksgiving and His courts with praise; give thanks to Him and praise His name. – Psalm 100:4 Today in the midst of all the food and festivities, be sure to pour grace like gravy over everything and everyone – including yourself. I’m sure there will be…
Read moreColossians 3:15: “Let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, since as members of one body you were called to peace. And be thankful.” It was around 2007 that I was invited to write in this online space. Here, I met a group of ladies all in different ages…
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