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…
We Can’t Help It — We Must Give — We Must Worship
“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…
Roll Out the Red Carpet for the Guest of Honor
Many have the notion that the BIGGEST DEAL about Christmas is that it’s simply a month-long party. Yes, the traditions and festivities are so enjoyable, but rolling out the red carpet and recognizing the Guest of Honor is what this awe-inspiring season is all about. And…..it’s up to us to ensure the predominant Honoree is…
Be Like Rudolph. Let Your Light Shine.
In just a few hours, I’ll be heading to the airport to fly to Seattle to be with my Washington family. I’ll be joining the multitudes that are crowding into airports, shopping malls, restaurants and onto the highways this week of Christmas. Maybe people are crowding into your home, your schedule, and your plans. What…
I Believe in Miracles
Seriously??? I have to smile when I think about this scenario: “….an angel of the Lord appeared to him in a dream, saying, ‘Joseph, son of David, do not be afraid to take Mary as your wife; for the Child who has been conceived in her is of the Holy Spirit.’” – Matthew 1:20. …
The Face of God
Oh how I love the smell of a newborn baby. They carry “heaven’s scent” — I just know it! After all — that’s where those precious little angels came from, so of course they still carry that scent of heaven on them. Oh, how I love kissing those “heavenly” little faces. I just can’t…
Seize the Moment. Seize the Day.
We all have special memories that are attached to some of our Christmas treasures. In fact, that’s one of the main reasons why we don’t mind all the extra time and effort it takes to bring them out for display each Christmas. I have this beautiful porcelain nativity scene displayed on my kitchen counter. A…
Life-Changing Experiences When Trusting the Master and His Plan
That’s me — Director of Telecommunications and Mail Services at the University of Manitoba in Winnipeg, Canada — 22 years ago. This was the cover of MTS’ (Manitoba Telephone Service), magazine. What a blessing to have worked at the U of M for the 7 years that we lived in Winnipeg. Of course, Winnipeg was…
Daddy’s 50 Years in Heaven – Merry Christmas
This is Roscoe Owen Wheat, Sr., my sweet Daddy who graduated to heaven 50 years ago today. I remember that day so clearly. I came home from school and found him lying on my bed. I said, “Daddy, are you okay?” He responded, “I’m okay, Baby, I’m just resting.” I knew he wasn’t okay…
Lathered Up With a Fishing Pole Between Our Toes
As I looked up at my office wall yesterday, I was reminded of one of my favorite fishing stories. My husband, teenage daughter and I flew on a seaplane into secluded, Side Saddle Lake in Manitoba to fish for the day. A seaplane was the only way to get into that lake. My husband,…