Hospitality Par Excellence
Our family is mixing it up this Christmas. It started with my Christmas wish at Thanksgiving when most all of us were together, except for the two oldest who couldn’t make it. I expressed my Christmas wish for ALL of us to be together at some point between then and Christmas. An ulterior motive for…
Crowd Control was one of His Superpowers
Moving right along in the Book of Luke for my December 9th readings yesterday, I came across the feeding of the 5,000. First, I tried to picture 5,000 people (plus families). “What did that look like?” I googled U.S. stadiums that held 5,000. The only 5,000 people stadium I found was the Lindner Family Tennis…
I’m a Sap for a Good Love Story
Take for example, my second oldest grandson, he and his girlfriend just had their one-year dating anniversary. They are the cutest couple and we have welcomed his sweet girlfriend into the family with open arms already. I keep thinking any day he’ll pop “the question”. I am starry eyed at their love for each other.…
This Girl is on Fire!
Lest I sound braggadocios in this blog today, I best use a scripture to explain: “Let the one who boasts, boast in the Lord.” (1 Corinthians 1:31) Please indulge me as I boast on God’s faithfulness, His goodness, and His mercy to me. After Elizabeth declared “Blessed are you among women and blessed is the…
I’m Nesting — Expecting & Preparing
Expectant mother birds do it. And, human moms-to-be (and some dads) do it too! Preparing their “nests” for their soon-to-arrive baby is nesting. The “nesting” instinct is a burst of energy expectant mamas often get in the last few weeks of pregnancy. They are inspired to clean and organize their home because they know their…
Time to Stop, Look and Be Blessed
Last Sunday was the first Sunday of Advent. We’re making the trek to Bethlehem and the night that Christ was born. Today, the second Sunday of Advent, the second candle will be lit. I took this photo of the Advent wreath last Sunday. Those of us who have purposed to slow down and breathe in…
Blessed is She Who Believes
That title was inspired by Luke 1:45 “Blessed is she who has believed that the Lord would fulfill His promises to her!” Mary’s cousin, Elizabeth, proclaimed those affirming words to Mary after a long trip from Nazareth. It’s only 20 days until Christmas AND 26 days until 2021, but who’s counting? I’m inspiring myself as…
Making a Return Trip
I can’t begin to tell you how many return trips I make to Walmart AFTER I just made it home with a load of groceries. Such was the case on Wednesday. No sooner than I returned home, one of my smoke alarms began to chirp. I had batteries on hand, but no matter which one…
Being Overshadowed by His Presence
The word “overshadowed” can have a negative connotation when we think of a big brother who dominates his younger siblings or a boss who prides himself in being the authoritarian and rarely joins his employees in a team effort to get the task completed. Oh, but know this. There is a place of peace and…
Christmas Divides Darkness from Light
It’s here at last! The most wonderful time of the year! I think we’re singing that song a little louder and prouder this year. We sure needed Christmas and its many symbols and songs and THE BABY to light up the darkness we have encountered this year. I needed one little set of clear Christmas…