How peaceful are you feeling in this stage of the Christmas season? I’m writing this in its early stages, so while my “to-do” list is long, I am feeling more excited than stressed. But there have been many years before this that I’ve felt anything but God’s “light and peace” in the season. I will […]
Week Two of Advent is here. Hey, I know those cookies don’t bake themselves and it’s easy to get bogged down with all the extra activities the season brings. So if you’re reading this, good for you for spending a bit of time reflecting during this busy season! I’m concentrating on our second theme of
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When I was mulling over ideas for Advent blogs, I read a lot about Advent wreaths. They have been a part of many church services I’ve attended, and we have a simple one at home. The common theme for the four weeks is joy, peace, hope, and love. This week we will look at the
I’m a bit obsessed right now with a song called “Do It Again” by Elevation Worship. I love to grab a cup of coffee and watch the live version before I sit down to write at my computer. The lyrics that caught my attention were “I’m still in your hands, this is my confidence”. What
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Where in the Bible are the words “Your faith has saved you”? There are quite a few accounts of Jesus speaking those words, however, the first one I found struck a chord. You will find this teaching of faith and forgiveness in Luke 7:36-50 and it contrasts the attitudes towards Jesus by a “sinful”
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It’s that time of year again- fall clean up for my yard. Part of my work included the cleaning out of my clay flower pots. While I washed them, it reminded me of the Parable of the “Potter and the Clay.”
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My sister and I were out for a walk recently, and we passed an amazing mural painted on the side of a building. It’s not the style of art I’m usually attracted to, but everything about it was a bit awe-inspiring. I used it as a backdrop not only because the color and form
Last week we looked at our walk with God. How is it going for you? This week I want to continue on the same topic, with a bit of a twist. Wouldn’t it be nice if we had an internal GPS system for following God’s direction in our lives? I was out-of-state a few weeks
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My husband and I try to walk each evening when the weather and schedules allow. We can discuss current events, moments from our day, worries and concerns, and share in some laughter. It’s important to make these connections within your relationships. It also applies to the importance of walking with God.
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I came across an interesting title in the book of Isaiah while doing some “Biblical wandering” this week. It is Chapter 40 and it reads “Comfort for God’s People.” A whole chapter in the Old Testament on comfort? That’s not what I was expecting when I think of the book of Isaiah. Judgment? Yes.
