Over twenty years ago, my husband and I found a beautiful lighted cross to put on top of our Christmas tree. We would put our manger scene at the foot of the tree each year. The first Christmas we had the cross on the tree; Jim was sitting in his…
Read moreThere I stood on the riverbank of the Tellico River, totally enthralled by the glow of the setting sun. It’s luminescence created a pageantry of translucent colors dancing on the trees. The slow moving waters below mirrored the splendor until a gentle breeze captivated some of the dancers and whirled…
Read more“Don’t let your hearts be troubled. Trust in God, and trust also in me. There is more than enough room in my Father’s home. If this were not so, would I have told you that I am going to prepare a place for you? When everything is ready, I will…
Read moreThis weekend we have two family get-togethers; one with my mother’s side of the family, and the next day with my father’s side of the family. A very busy weekend for sure! Family is quite unique to say the least. Some may have a “family resemblance”; yet we are all…
Read moreI have noticed that when I have negative thoughts they usually bring me down emotionally as well. If I do not refocus my thoughts then negativity, anger, anxiety, stress and depression will sneak in and consume my life. The apostle Paul writes to the Philippians in chapter 4 verse…
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