Seasons. We all have seasons. With Thanksgiving being over I feel Fall is coming to a close. Personally, my favorite. Now a new season – winter! I mean seriously, who looks forward to winter? If it wasn’t for Christmas, then why? Do you really love to be cold, to defrost your car window before getting […]
There is nothing harder to learn than slowing down – especially it seems for us mommas. This time has been a gift to me. I have a realistic question I want you to consider as we move forward. “If today was the last day of your life would you want to be doing what you
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Of all the voices in this world, let it be God’s that you seek, listen to, trust and live by. Have you ever wondered how in this world of so many influences, opinions and distractions we are able to recognize God’s voice? Sometimes this seems nearly impossible over all the noise and even over our
For those of you that know me, I .think most would say I am a positive person. I am usually an optimistic person. I am typically in a good mood and fairly easy to predict. I look at the bright side. I am not prone to depression. This week, however, I have just had a
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Am I obeying the “stay at home” order out of fear or wisdom? I do not stay home out fear of a virus. I am just following directions and trying to be wise. Listening to doctors in the field, wise counsel and close friends in other countries who are living this and ahead of us.
Today’s reading: Luke 1:1-7 The word “Advent” is a version of the Latin word adventus, meaning “coming”. It is a time of expectant waiting and preparation for both the coming of the birth of Jesus and celebrating it each Christmas and the return of Jesus at the Second Coming when he returns for his bride,
I feel certain no one cares but I asked my children their favorite traditions of ours and I told you I would share a few more of our favorite family traditions. So here you go… Since Thanksgiving is right around the corner, I will go there next. My original blog on traditions was on the
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I have always loved how people from Europe call a vacation or get away being “on holiday”. Well, my family officially went “on holiday” this weekend. I know, we just had Fall Break and a two week one at that but tradition overrides getting back on schedule. Where were we? Don’t you wish you knew
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I have mentioned in the last few articles, this year Bert and I celebrate our 22nd Wedding Anniversary. I was going to try and post several articles on relationships more than my normal schedule because it is on my heart at the moment and I have waaaay too much to say. 22 years of ups
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There is no greater gift you can give someone than to pray for them; joining them in lifting up their concerns, circumstances, burdens and future. Asking for God to move in their lives. Seeking Christ for direction, wisdom and peace as they move forward in hard times and good times. How do you pray for
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