Last Friday our small portion of the world lay blanketed by a soft covering of snow. Against the backdrop of a cloudless blue sky the sun rose and touched the earth with light and warmth. Snow loosened it’s grip on telephone wires and tree branches and gently fell to the…
Read moreWe 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…
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…
Read morePraise the Lord! Oh give thanks to the Lord, for he is good, for his steadfast love endures forever! – Psalm 106:1 (ESV) Today, Thanksgiving is celebrated in the United States. But why would we be thankful just one day of the year? I think that being thankful is an…
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