The women on my dad’s side of the family have left me quite a legacy of long-life. My dear grandma-Floy passed away at the young age of 103. My Aunt Frannie is currently 102, and only in about the…
Welcome 2017! This is the first year in a long time, we actually watched you enter, and saw your counterpart walk out the door. There was no big celebration. No fireworks. No confetti. No ball dropping. No balloons. It…
Love was born in a manger. That’s the Christmas story, wrapped in swaddling clothes, easy to comprehend. What’s difficult to understand about a baby? They come ready-made to love and be loved. What’s difficult to wrap our minds around…
I love the social media postings where mom’s document their child’s cute sayings. You know that old adage, “out of the mouth of babes…” Well, it’s true (by the way, did you know it came from a Biblical reference?)!!…
An Advent Reflection… It struck me on Sunday in the midst of the service. It’s a testimony of the timelessness of Scripture. It’s a declaration of delight in the Word that still speaks to hearts. How many times have…
ADVENT. He came once. He IS coming again. How does the bride of Christ properly prepare? So far, I know three ways. Wrestle! (…with my belief system – until I live in total expectancy and not just a “hope…
The season of Advent is a season of watching. Be on the alert. Keep your eyes open. Be on guard. Be vigilant. Give strict attention to the fact that Jesus is coming again… And that time is nearer than…
Wake up! That seemed to be the first two-word-call I received. I want to be prepared for my Lord’s next coming… So, I asked – How? Then, I heard it, “Wake up!’ Ever been in that place of semi-comatose…
It is, isn’t it? From September to the end of December, the world feels magical. From trees changing colors to trees lit up with sparkly lights, the world seems filled with Possibility (yes, with a capital P!). From the…
O come, sing to the Lord; let us make a joyful noise to the Rock of our Salvation. Ps. 95:1 Make a joyful noise to the Lord all the earth, break forth into joyous song, and sing His praises……