Month: December 2014

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…

By Donna Wuerch December 31, 2014 Off

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…

By Donna Wuerch December 30, 2014 Off

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…

By Donna Wuerch December 29, 2014 Off

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,…

By Donna Wuerch December 28, 2014 Off

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…

By Donna Wuerch December 28, 2014 Off

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…

By Donna Wuerch December 26, 2014 Off

Merry Christmas Eve

My sweet Mama would always make her calls to each of her grown children on Christmas Eve morning — “Merry Christmas Eve”.  We expected that call.   And I say that to all of my FB friends today — MERRY CHRISTMAS EVE!  That little greeting and memory certainly does turn my heart to this day…

By Donna Wuerch December 25, 2014 Off