Happy New Year’s Eve! 2015 is Almost Here!
This was the headline from Sydney, Australia at their midnight this morning: “Kiss 2014 goodbye! Sydney kicks off New Year celebrations with seven tonnes of fireworks in spectacular display over Harbour Bridgen.” But it’s still New Year’s Eve to us in North America — and my celebration, tonight, will include my little grandsons who will…
God With Us
Since a child, I always loved the sweet and tender atmosphere of Christmas. I’m still captivated by the beauty of all the faith, friends and family traditions we enjoyed — precious times — laughter, joy, and making lots of memories. But those times are past — just momentary — so what consolation and reassurance we…
Magic is Still in the Air
It’s a “Silent Night”, here in Washington, as the children are nestled all snug in their beds, while visions of sugar plums (or at least the last piece of Jesus’ birthday cake they ate tonight) is dancing in their heads. But before now, it was a full, busy day! Baseball practice, buying some things with…
And His Name Shall Be Called Prince of Peace
“And His name shall be called…………Prince of Peace.” Isaiah 9:7 Of all the scriptures that we hear during the Christmas season, this is one of my favorites. That’s because I have first-hand experience of knowing that peace that can only be found in knowing the Prince of Peace. He has kept me calm, assured,…
Seizing the Moments — Wahoo Style
Seizing the moments! That’s the way I live today….more than ever. I know how valuable and precious those moments are as each day, month and year goes by so quickly. So I define the moments. I don’t let them define me. My sweet husband was a man of many skills and talents. His artistry…
They Gave….Then Bowed Down and Worshipped Him
“On coming to the house, they saw the child with his mother Mary, and they bowed down and worshiped him.” The Magi (Wise Men) worshipped — and brought very costly gifts to the newborn King. The gifts were gold, frankincense, and myrrh. Not such practical gifts, but most definitely…valuable gifts. A gold brick in today’s…
Christmas Traditions Continue…..With Technology
What precious joys and delights I’ve had with my sweet kids here in Washington! All four of our boys have been home and we’ve savored every moment — from enjoying the sight and sounds of downtown Seattle, Pike’s Place Market, RN-74, visit to see Santa, indulging Nana by seeing “Annie” (yes, all 7 of us…
Love Showed Up — Merry Christmas — Happy Birthday, Jesus
Merry Christmas and HAPPY BIRTHDAY, JESUS! It ALL happened in a moment, a most remarkable moment. God became a man! Heaven opened herself and placed her most precious ONE in a human womb that brought Him to this side of heaven. Jesus came, not as a dictator or conqueror or warrior, but as ONE…