My Psalm Number 526
When times of sorrow arrive
With all the fury of today’s northern snowstorm
Bringing frigidity, pain, suffering, and woes,
The afterglow of moonlight on new-fallen snow
Brings comfort, serenity, and peace.
So also the comforting hugs,
The cards, letters, bouquet and sweet evidences of love
Soothe the heartsick soul
And bring promise of sunnier days ahead.
…..
OBITUARY
DOROTHY EDNA WHITAKER JANUARY 26, 1945 TO JANUARY 13, 2026
Dorothy Edna Whitaker was born in Hudson, New York to Bessie Irene Marriott Whitaker and Loren James Whitaker. She joined siblings Betty June (1940) and Ellen Irene (1942), and Loren James Jr. completed the family (1946). She and her sisters are members of the DAR, Daughters of the American Revolution. Named after her mother’s friend, Dorothy Goodrich, her middle name was her paternal grandmother’s name, Edna Luella Scudder Whitaker……
For my faithful readers, I apologize for not posting. The month of January, while usually time to reflect and predict better things for the new year has been stressful for me and for the Jackson family. It began with, continued with, and concludes around my sister Dorothy Edna Whitaker.
I have been her caregiver since the fall of 2023, placing her in two assisted living places, visiting her in Palm Bay Hospital and Holmes Regional Hospital, helping her through rehabilitation…..
As I await the death of my sister, Dottie, I turn to scripture for comfort and peace. Of course, I quote Psalm 23, but its predecessor Ezekiel, Chapter 34 reminds me that God chose David to speak this truth–that God shepherds us all. Verse 39 says, “And you are my sheep human sheep of my pasture, and I…..
Today worldwide, Christians will light the Fourth Advent Wreath candle. The center one will be lit on Christmas Eve.
Today’s is commonly called the Peace Candle. Here are the readings from scripture for your family to hear, and the advent hymn.
PRAYER: [1] “Purify our conscience, Almighty God, by your daily visitation, that your Son Jesus Christ, at his coming, may find in us a mansion prepared for himself; who lives and reigns with you, in the unity…..
It is impossible to hide from God. Today’s Jesse Ornament is a whale, and the story of Jonah teaches us that God will not let us hide. He knows everything about us because He created us for His purposes. Jonah was told by God to go to Ninevah to try to save the city. He rebelled, but God got him there in a bizarre manner. Do we believe in miracles? Oh yes.
SCRIPTURE: [1]
The Lord spoke his…..
Old Testament prophecy is fascinating to read. This passage from Isaiah came true in the person of Jesus, the Christ. He bridged the gap between man and God, and God and man, and changed man’s understanding of who Almighty God is. Christianity it is the only religious system in which man does not reach God by doing rituals or trying to be “good.” Instead, God reached to man to redeem him and give him abundant life and eternity in His…..
Website was down yesterday. The Story for Jesse Tree was the account of Esther, beautiful inside and out. She saved the Jewish people from persecution. “Today’s story is the promise of the Messiah. Images to follow.
SCRIPTURE: [1]
Now those people live in darkness.
But they will see a great light. They live in a place that is very dark. But a light will shine on them.
God, you will cause the nation to grow. You will make…..
The Jesse Tree ornament for Day 14 has to do with sacrifice in the Old Testament.
SCRIPTURE: [1]
When he [King Ahab who mocked the prophet Elijah] saw Elijah, he said, “Is it you—the biggest troublemaker in Israel?”
Elijah answered, “I have not caused trouble in Israel. You and your father’s family have caused all this trouble. You have not obeyed the Lord’s commands. You have followed the Baals. Now tell all Israel to meet me at Mount…..
Week 3 of the Advent Wreath celebration is the Joy Candle. Here is the service prepared for you and your family to celebrate the third Sunday of Advent: Prayer: Dear Heavenly Father, we praise You this day for the joy of knowing You through Your Son, our Savior, Jesus Christ. When man was buried in sin, with no hope and no joy, You gave us the Gift of Jesus, to help us know Your mercy and love, and to become…..