I begin my day by sharing a Bible verse to my children and grandchildren. Today’s verse is: “Remember this: Whoever sows sparingly will also reap sparingly, and whoever sows generously will also reap generously” And my other text this morning is Blessed are those who are merciful, for they will obtain mercy. And Blessed are the pure in heart for they will see God, an Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called the children of God.” and then,…..
So enjoyed guest pastor Randy Pope’s sermon yesterday at Covenant Church. He reminded us yet once again that God uses even bad things for good, and that God is sovereign over all things. His example of Joseph, as a forerunner of Christ endured the same cruelties and betrayals, yet God used each difficulty as a blessing to show us God uses bad things to accomplish good. Yes, even the difficulties of life can be redeemed to show God’s grace, mercy,…..
One of the most fun things I’ve done lately is teaching a memoir-writing class at the senior living center where I now live. It’s a hoot!
We’re blessed with an activities director who loves to keep the residents engaged, having fun, using their time wisely, and enjoying each others’ company. I suspect people like Wendy are few and far between, but she’s a gem. As my husband and I have met people here from all over the country, all over…..
There are two occasions when our family gets together during the holidays: Thanksgiving and New Years. Not only is there feasting, and I mean all day feasting–hors d’oerves, — all those things which are off limits full of calories, fat, and deliciousness the rest of the year, and a huge dinner late in the afternoon. When I…..
There’s a certain relief after the Christmas stuff is put away and life as we knew it before the holidays resumes. I know I am happy to put away the tree, ornaments, nativities, and busyness of the holiday season. It seems the whole time from Thanksgiving to New Years is a blur of activity and concerts, and “gotta do’s” and gifting and receiving, and deadlines and…and….and. About October I start dreading all that the season has become.
I heard a…..
Here we are again, the first day of the first month of a new year, 2024. The fireworks, the well-wishes, the parade, the football, the resolutions, the champagne, the black-eyed peas, and the family gatherings–it’s a day to look forward and a day of reflection.
Here’s my perspective:
So teach us to number our days that…..
Christmas, and of course the eve of a new year, is a great time to evaluate, another of those milestones that give us opportunity to take measure, to think about where we are in life, and where we wish we were.
I suppose some people think about how their lives are going, judging by how many party invitations they receive or what gifts they receive. i suppose that’s a “thing” for many. For me, now so much. Some people count…..
Today is the shortest day of the year! There’s a psychological aspect to it. In many parts of the world, THIS is the day of Christmas, intentionally.
Isaiah 43:18 says: Forget the former things; do not dwell on the past. See, I am doing anew thing! Now it springs up’ do you not perceive it? I am…..
As you prepare for Christmas weekend, this is the last of the four Advent Wreath celebrations, the Peace candle. If ever the world needed peace, it is this time in our history. Welcome the Prince of Peace with this collection of scriptures and the reminder yet again of God’s salvation message and His reason for our joy. Thanks be to God for His unspeakable gift through the Christmas presentation of His gift to the world.
WEEK 4
WEEK 3 Advent Wreath The Joy Candle
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 a perfect sacrifice…..