Pretty wrapping paper. Bright Bows. Rolls of shiny ribbon. It is gift wrapping time! I love receiving beautifully wrapped gifts. And I have received many beautiful ones over the years, but of all of the wonderful gifts that I have received, I have never saved the wrapping paper instead of the…
Read moreIsrael waited for a king, their Messiah. They longed for Him to come, to rescue them from the oppression of their world. When He came they didn’t recognize Him. They looked for a king, God sent a babe. They expected a palace, He came to a stable. They looked…
Read moreHave I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be frightened, and do not be dismayed, for the LORD your God is with you wherever you go.” (Joshua 1:9 ESV) At the end of each year I am looking for a word and verse that will guide me…
Read moreAre you busy today? I know it’s a silly question on Thanksgiving. You are probably either getting ready to visit relatives for dinner or getting ready to open your door to them. If your day is anything like mine, you have a million things on your mind and several…
Read moreI got up around 3’ish this morning… (the morning of this writing). Cooking – not – on my brain…but hearing what my Lord would have to say. I feel like sometimes my spiritual ears get stopped up–so I wanted some quiet time before the house woke. I have been thinking…
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