Joyful, Joyful, We Adore You
Today marks the third Sunday of Advent, a perfect time to sing, “Go Tell It on the Mountain!” I’m not suggesting we lace up our hiking boots and scale a mountain! Let’s start right where we are — at ground zero — and let the JOY of Christ’s coming shine through us. The third candle…
Lord, Make Me a Ponderer!
Picture this: I’m wrapped in the warm twinkle of our Christmas trees, surrounded by tiny village churches, my mom’s beloved ceramic tree with its colorful little bulbs, and my cherished Nativity sets. The air is filled with the sweet aroma of Maple Sugar Scentsy wax melts, and everything feels just right. I am pondering. And…
If You’re Wondering and Wandering…
I listened to this eerie yet soul-stirring “I Wonder as I Wander” Christmas folk song and it gave me yet another blog. In case you’d like to hear and see the beauty of it, here’s the link:https://youtu.be/FonDzi49DYg?si=wdoXR192JLSF4G38 After listening and watching it, I could picture a starlit sky, shepherds leaning on their staffs, and wise…
From Animal Control to Crowd Control
Picture the nativity scene: sheep bleating softly, a donkey nuzzling hay, cattle lowing. No opulence for the Prince of Peace. God chose for His Son, a humble and lowly stable — precisely where His plans unfolded. God’s ways might seem off-course, but His ways far exceed our ways. From animal control in the stable to…
Nesting for the King
Oh, how vividly I remember “nesting” like those mama birds, tirelessly fluffing and preparing for their baby birds to hatch! It’s in our mama DNA, isn’t it? We wash, fold, organize, and somehow manage to cram the equivalent of a department store into one tiny nursery. Those moments of preparation were filled with anticipation, excitement,…
I’ve Been Redeemed
Anyone mature aka old enough to remember S&H Green Stamps? They were distributed as bonus rewards for shoppers based on the dollar amount of their purchases at various check-out counters of supermarkets, department stores and gasoline stations. It was a thrill to put those stamps in savings booklets (lots of lickin’ goin’ on), then take…
For Such a Time as This
Yesterday, we drove over the river and through the woods to Tyler, TX for my daughter’s 55th (a big one) birthday celebration. Staci’s amazing husband, and Christi Morris were the chiefs in charge of the festivities. They did a remarkable job of making her 55th birthday one to appreciate and remember. Staci’s life is a…
It’s Worth the Investment But God Gets the Credit!
Happy Birthday to my Staci Wallace! This is a big one – 55! I checked it out. At 55, you’re in what experts call “middle adulthood” – the era between 40 and 65, which often marks some of life’s biggest achievements and shifts. Yes-sir-ee! That has been the case for YOU! For you, turning 55…
Stop, Look, Listen and Be Blessed
Tomorrow is the second Sunday of Advent, when the second candle — the Faith candle — is lit on the Advent wreath. We have purposed to slow down and breathe in THE REASON for this miracle season. We are looking for the sights, sounds and gentle nudges of Father God. Then I’m sure He wants…
A Return Trip Like No Other
I’ve mastered making return trips – which isn’t a compliment to myself! Case in point – going to the grocery store and picking up all the items on my list — only to get home and realize one item was missing and I had to make the return trip. In Luke 2:41-51 we read about…