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 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…
Read moreAnd so, dear brothers and sisters, I plead with you to give your bodies to God because of all he has done for you. Let them be a living and holy sacrifice—the kind he will find acceptable. This is truly the way to worship him. Don’t copy the behavior and…
Read moreHow Long Lord, Must We Wait? “How long, O Lord, must I call for help? But you do not listen! “Violence is everywhere!” I cry, but you do not come to save. Must I forever see these evil deeds? Why must I watch all this misery? Wherever I look, I…
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