My Little Lady will not be Forgotten
I’m on a major downsizing mission. I am taking “out with the old and in with the new” seriously. Old clothes, old furniture, old treasures, old unnecessary items that take up too much space. I can’t begin to tell you how freeing it has been to clear out cluttered cabinets, clear off counters, clean out…
A Year of Great Expectations
I have started this new year on a “great expectation” high. I am over-the-top excited about the “new”. Certainly not expecting a Disney World kind-of-magical-year. Nor, singing “Somewhere over the rainbow where trouble melts like lemon drops.” My great expectations for 2021 are living this good life in simple confidence in “He Who began a…
In the Beginning….
2021 – a new beginning. We know several “in the beginnings”. “In the beginning – God created the heavens and the earth.” (Genesis 1:1) “In the beginning was the Word” (John 1:1) A song from “The Sound of Music” says, “Let’s start at the very beginning, a very good place to start.” And, here we…
Happy New Year and My Predictions
Whew! And praise the Lord! We came, we saw, we conquered! Those are Julius Caesar’s words when reporting to the Roman Senate on his extremely successful military campaign against Pharnaces II, king of Pontus in 47 BC. He summed up the campaign by stating veni, vidi, vici – which translates – I came, I saw,…
No More 2020 Sad, Done-Me-Wrong Songs
Happy New Year’s Eve! Lots of old familiar Christmas carols still echo in my head as well as the “old” ups and downs of 2020. But strike up the band because I plan on singing a NEW song of deliverance, transformation, gratitude and hope going into 2021. Something new is on its way. Psalm 96:1…
More Good News
HOLD UP! Christmas isn’t over so carry on with the good tidings, joy to the world and embracing this holiest of times of the year — actually right on through into the new year. That’s because the wise men haven’t shown up yet. Yes, it’s a sweet add-on to our manger scenes when we see…
JOY — Down in My Heart to Stay
Being the “senior” of my family has its rewards. I remember the Christmas frenzy when I was on the hunt (like you mom and dads) for the perfect Christmas gift(s). Rather than resisting changes, I’ve decided to take hold of them and own them. I’ve become quite savvy at accepting change and doing my best…
God is Really, Really With Us
One of the most comforting messages of Christmas is: “Emmanuel — God with us”! When we take that message to heart and honestly believe it with all our hearts, then we’ll recognize Him. The Baby grew up, lived and died for us and lives today in us through the Holy Spirit. Where we go, He…
I am NO Chameleon
One of the things I love most about holidays is playing family games. Some of the best laughs or the most competitive disagreements can be found playing games – especially when some of the said members are “speech and debate” champions. LOL! But it boils down to family fun and being together on the things…
Prepare Ye the Way for Children of all Ages
Merry Christmas! “Prepare ye the way of the Lord…..” were Isaiah’s prophetic words (Isaiah 40:3) and John the Baptist repeated them in advance of Jesus making His debut. (Mark 1:3) And, when Jesus made His debut, it was because of His Father’s love for ALL of His children. EVERYTHING about Christmas is about children of…