Not Burdensome, But Joyful
“And His commandments are not burdensome — for whoever is begotten by God conquers the world.” 1 John 5:4 Don’t you love those words? “Not burdensome” and “begotten by God”? That’s you and me — produced by God Himself. Talk about having the best label ever — forget “Made in China” or “Made in the…
Feel Like Quitting — Already?
It’s only day eight of 2025, and maybe you’re eyeing those New Year resolutions like leftovers in the back of the fridge? As for me? I just finished a piece of fudge, reassuring myself, “New health leaf starts Monday… or the Monday after that.” Priorities, right? Honestly, there are too many things to juggle —…
Christmas is Coming Soon
How does that statement make you feel? If you’re like many people, it may be along the lines of one or more of these scenarios: • You love the season, but your mind immediately jumps to a stressful “to-do” list.• You have absolutely no clue what present(s) to get for [whomever] — or when you’ll…
From Presents to Presence
Yesterday the young ones were jumping in excitement: “He was here! He was here!” The “jolly old soul” showed up! They were sure he was there. The cookie plate and glass of milk were empty! Stockings that were hung by the chimney with care were bulging with presents on the floor. I made it back…
I’m Making My List and Checking it Twice
This title is a line from the song, “Santa Claus is Coming to Town”. Even Santa makes lists. I’m there! I admit it. I must make my lists! Oh, yes! I’ve been preparing a meal and realized I forgot an important something. I had to head right back to the grocery store…..again! Now I make…
His Mercies Are New — But What About My To-Do List?
My faith journey goes way back to when I was a little girl. I still remember almost every verse of so many of the old hymns that we would sing. Those were the days when we still used a hymn book. One of my favorites is still: “Great is Thy Faithfulness”. There’s a line that…
I’ve Made My List and I’ve Checked it Twice
A line from “Santa Claus is Coming to Town” song. Even Santa makes lists. I’m there! I admit it. Should have been there long before now when I forgot this or that at the grocery store or in the meal preparation for family or friend get-together. Oh, yes! I’ve been the one that prepared a…
Do You Feel Like Quitting — Already?
It’s just day three of 2019 and maybe you’re already feeling like quitting before you ever really get started on your New Year’s resolutions. I plan on spending more time with the Lord in the mornings, but “This morning I need to shorten it up because I have a funeral to go to!” I plan…
Getting Ready to be Overshadowed
Have you ever felt Holy Spirit’s presence so intensely, that you thought you could reach out and touch Him? That was me yesterday morning. I proceeded with my early morning routine: brushed my teeth, grabbed my mug of water and phone for the text message I’d send to my children later, put the fireplace on…
His Mercies Are New — But What About My To-Do List?
His Mercies Are New — But What About My To-Do List? My faith journey goes way back to when I was a little girl. I remember almost every verse of so many of the old hymns that we would sing. Those were the days when we still used a hymnal and we sang those old…