New Years Blessing
“The Lord bless you and keep you; the Lord make his face shine upon you and be gracious to you; the Lord turn his face toward you and give you…
Read More Merry and Bright Christmas
I hope that your Christmas was truly merry and bright. Merry meaning that you found time to be filled with the joy that Christ brought into the world through His…
Read More The Heart’s Memory
There is an old French proverb that says, “Gratitude is the heart’s memory.” Last week I talked about being thankful. It was Thanksgiving, a time when we stop to focus…
Read More Thanksgiving
This is the time of year when people talk about what they are thankful for. Many friends on Face Book are posting their thoughts each day. It was my Toastmasters…
Read More Technology Competition
Does technology enhance or hurt our Christian faith? I tend to believe that all things should be in moderation. So my answer would simply be “yes.” Our church has a…
Read More Restoring My Peace
When I am feeling worthless Isaiah 43 is a good chapter for me to read and restore my vision of who God wants me to be. Of course, I revise…
Read More Holding On
I love to go for walks with my dogs, Annie and Maggie. They enjoy bounding through the woods in search of various smells. Their favorite thing is to chase birds…
Read More The Devil Made Me Do It
Remember the old saying, “The devil made me do it?” Okay, that might age you but the point is does the devil really have the authority to make you do…
Read More Mother Teresa
I reclined in the chair with my little grandson, Liam, asleep on my lap and watched his peaceful face. My heart overflowed with love. Of course, he was my grandson…
Read More Claim Your Blessings
Psalm 119 says in verse 2, “Blessed are they who keep his statutes and seek him with all their heart.” The author is referring to believers who make studying and…
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