I’m a Christian — my Cross Proves It
I wear a gold cross around my neck almost every day. It bears memories of my Savior’s death and resurrection that gives me hope for today and tomorrow. I wear it for another reason. My cross and necklace belonged to my sweetheart. He wore it every day. I am aware of my cross’ presence. I…
Tada – All Things New!
Six days into this new year. We walked across the line of 2020 to 2021 and announced “Ta da and whoo hoo — 2020 is whosh — done AND gone! HAPPY NEW YEAR! All NEW and improved!” But alas – we’ve already found out that it isn’t really so. Well, the 2020 to 2021 is…
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…