Looking Towards the Future With Hope
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 moreResponses to Jesus
Blessed 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 moreThe Faithfulness of Christmas
On this Christmas Eve day, I reflect on my Christmas past and I am overcome with thankfulness that God has always been faithful to me. While many homes are filled with holiday cheer and roasting chestnuts around their fire tonight, there are also many homes that will be dark, with…
Read moreIt’s A Wonderful Life
A 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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