Have You Ever Had an Epiphany?
You know that sudden realization – that aha moment – when you suddenly understand the reality of something or the meaning of something. I’ve had many “epiphany” moments when I could see clearly what someone meant when that said “that” or when I’m reading passages from the Bible that I’ve read dozens of times before,…
Here We Are to WORSHIP
Here I Am to Worship My word of the day is: WORSHIP — the feeling or expression of reverence, adoration, exaltation, honor for God (the dictionary says for a diety, but in my case – the only ONE who deserves WORSHIP is our ONE TRUE GOD). This morning my Christmas season is officially over as…
Epiphany – The Manifestation of the Lord
Epiphany – The Manifestation of the Lord My word of the day is EPIPHANY. Yesterday, January 6th (the day after the 12th day of Christmas), was actually Epiphany – which commemorates the revealing of Jesus as Christ to the Gentiles in the persons of the Magi and the baptism of Jesus. But today is when…
The Twelve Days of Christmas – MERRY CHRISTMAS!
TToday is December 30th – which means it’s the 6th day of Christmas. A few days ago, upon my return home from Austin, I said in my post that I was going to start taking down my Christmas décor the next day. The inspiration came when my Austin Family were heading out of town for…
Never a Birth Announcement Like This One!
Don’t you love it when a friend or family member shares the good news “We are Expecting!” in a cute photo — long before the baby’s birth — and then is followed up a few months later by the BIG announcement to the world that their baby has arrived? As cute as those birth announcements…
Worship = Blessings
I can’t resist – one more post about the Wise Men. Last Sunday (the celebration of the Epiphany of the Lord), Father Brian O’Brien who is the President of Bishop Kelly High School in Tulsa, gave a most beautiful explanation of the magi’s visit to the Holy Family. What stood out to me the most…
Cornish Hens, A Street Sign and Noticing and Pondering
Lately, I’ve seemed to be more of a noticer AND a ponderer than ever before. Both words seem to be encased in the traditions of Christmas. I’m in good company. The shepherds were noticers of the angels who broke the news of their Savior’s birth. The Wise Men were noticers of the star that led…
An Explosion of Worship
Last Sunday, some friends in Tulsa invited me to join them for their weekly Sunday night singing group at Christ the King Church. These are folks that love singing and worshipping God — but, not just singing, they are a musical ensemble of singers that CAN really sing. Four-part harmonies par excellence! Not only was…
And the LIGHT Keeps Shining Brightly
Day 4 of 365 days of my photo inspirations for 2015: Tonight I was taken with the lights on many homes that are still brightly lit and shining in my children’s Texas neighborhood. While many Christmas lights have been put away for another year, I, and many others will conclude our Christmas season on January…
They Gave….Then Bowed Down and Worshipped Him
“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…