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Did you see the snow the other day?  Even just an inch or two blanketing our dreary winter landscape reminds us beautifully of God’s covering over messes and stains. But then it rained.  And rained.  And rained.  The mess and floods return!   And yes, I’ve said it a time (or twenty) recently…all this rain could haveContinue reading “SNOW! :)”

I love a celebration!  Second chances!  Grace and redemption! I chuckle every time I hear about resolutions and fresh starts beginning on January 1.  The percentage of failed or forgotten new habits and intentions just a few days in to the new year is very high.  We actually set ourselves up for disappointment.  But itContinue reading “Happy Today!”

Eliminating cable has caused quite a stir in my Christmas movie watching habits.  No more reliable storybook romances ending with a high school sweetheart reunion at the annual Christmas Tree Lighting ceremony in Small Town, USA. Tonight we watched a very non-traditional Christmas movie.  NOT Hallmark.  This one was not easy to watch.  We were not sureContinue reading “Not a Hallmark Story!”

Are YOU expecting this Christmas?!? Expecting….wondering….hoping….waiting for something better than what you have?  When will that expectation ever be fulfilled? AnticipationFaithHopeTrust May this Christmas be a meaningful celebration of the only Gift that is truly one size fits all:  Savior – Messiah – Holy One – Redeemer – Advocate – Jesus! “May our Lord Jesus ChristContinue reading “Expecting?”

Two weeks from today Christmas Day will be over.  Most of the celebrating will be behind us.  Time is ticking! How will you spend these precious days? Visit that shut in even though you haven’t visited for years/decades?  Do it!Send that card – WITH a handwritten note – even though they haven’t EVER sent a card?  DoContinue reading “Do It!”

As the days get shorter and your lists get longer may you MAKE THE TIME to reflect and remember God’s faithfulness time and time and time and time again! Whether it is a rainbow in the sky, a healthy child, a restored relationship or the perfect home – seek the Lord’s face and thank HimContinue reading “Gifts”

Would you rather….Wait in traffic for work or wait at the dentist?Wow!  That was a rough one!Let’s try again…Wait for a trip to Disney or wait for a baby to be born? Regardless of the outcome, waiting is hard.  Uncertain.  Long.Yet the object of our waiting makes it more tolerable – even enjoyable! The waitContinue reading “Waiting…”

“Thou shalt not covet”. Did you learn that Commandment as a child? Do you remember how serious it seemed…..even if you really didn’t understand what it meant to “covet”? (I just knew I should NEVER EVER take what belonged to Linda and her family…or else!) What if that verse isn’t about your neighbor, but aboutContinue reading “Grateful Contentment”

A team that is scattered rarely wins.Unraked leaves subject themselves to gusty winds.Comparison and competition vie for our attention. Time Out!  Let’s Bring It In and reset our hearts and minds before the busyness of the holidays.   Dig in to your Bible, sing very out loud to some great worship music or find a good serve orContinue reading “Bring It In”

How do you view your life?Your budget?Your calendar?Your personality?Your past?Your present?Your future? Do you use your personal point of view?  The world’s point of view?  Or God’s point of view? In every decision, conversation and thought let’s remember to praise God with our lives! “Look to the Lord and His strength; seek His face always.”  I Chronicles 16:11