Advent – the Great Expectation that Something Good is Coming
It’s the first Sunday of Advent. This photo of the Advent Candle wreath is from my church in Tulsa. The first candle (the HOPE candle) will be lit today. The word “advent” means a coming or arrival of something or someone extremely important. In biblical terms we speak of the Advent Season, referring to the…
Shine, Baby, Shine
Just look at that gorgeous “Full Corn Moon”. I am by no means a student of the skies, but I’ll admit that I can sure get taken by a clear night sky with a full moon. That moon led me to google it to see if it was a special moon. Sure enough, it was…
When You Choose HOPE, Anything is Possible
HOPE, means “the exciting expectation that something GOOD is about to happen”. Yesterday, I knew what that’s about — based on my grandchildren’s GREAT EXPECTATIONS about what last night held for them. When the tickets could first be bought, my grandson, Payton Wallace purchased tickets for his whole family (me and his friend included) to…
Advent is Hope — the Great Expectation That Something Good is Coming!
Day 334 of Photo Inspirations — Advent is Hope — the Great Expectation that Something Good is Coming! I took this photo inspiration at my church yesterday, It’s the Advent Candle Wreath and the first candle (the HOPE candle) was lit. The word “advent” means a coming or arrival, especially of something or someone extremely…
Great Expectations
The word, HOPE, means “the exciting expectation that something GOOD is about to happen”. Charles Dickens is well known for his book, “Great Expectations”. With GREAT EXPECTATION I look forward to each day being one that is blessed and joy-filled. I’m experiencing that on this beautiful cruise I’m on. Believe me — it took work…
At the End of Your Rope?
Do you feel like you’re at “the end of your rope”, and are about ready to give up? We’ve all had those times when we felt like we’ve run out of options — can’t find a job, money has run out, being a student with a failing grade, a marriage or an illness that seems…
Then Came the Morning — He is Risen
HE IS RISEN!! ALLELUIA!! Happy Resurrection Morning!!! 2,000+ years ago — there was tremendous fear in the Jesus’ followers because of such diabolical evil that had been rendered against the Son of God. They lost their dearest friend. How could they go on? But, THEN CAME THE MORNING!!! The stone was rolled away AND Christ…
How BIG is Easter?
Tomorrow is Easter! And, of course, the reason Easter is the most important day on the Christian calendar is because of the bodily resurrection of Jesus Christ, the Son of God, from the dead. It is the most important event in the history of this world and the entire universe. True HOPE was established by…
Holy Saturday = Miracle in the Making
Holy Saturday! Today it seemed all hope was gone. Jesus was dead. He was laid to rest. His body was anointed and wrapped in clean linens, then was laid in a tomb. The stone was rolled over the entrance and now it surely seemed to be the end. Up to this point, death was final.…
What’s Your Family Medical History?
A few weeks ago, I had surgery, and thanks be to God, I feel like a new woman now. But in preparation for that surgery, I had to consult with several doctors, and with each one, I had to complete a lot of medical forms that included questions like “What is your medical history —…