The Last Page and the First Page

This week, I attended a memorial service in which I celebrated the life of a dear friend. Barry died, at what seemed to me, before his time. Yet, who am I to determine when the last page of his life should be written and what it should look like? I’ve determined to trust God in […]

In a Town Called Nazareth

FreeBibleimages Each year during the Christmas season , I like to read the Gospel records of Jesus’ birth. This year, I’ve been reading about Mary and reflecting on the great favor God gave to her–the privilege of giving birth to Jesus Christ, his beloved Son. I’ve been focusing on what it means to have God’s […]

What Does Christmas Mean?

    Expectations, cards, and gifts, Wreaths hung upon the door– Is this what Christmas really means? Could there be something more? Fancy cookies, cakes, and breads, Snow-covered brooks and trees– Is this what Christmas is about? What does it mean to me? What does it mean that Jesus came– That God became a man? […]

A Box of Christmas Lemons

Last Saturday John and I purchased a Christmas tree, and Tuesday we received a box of  lemons from our friend in California. Our house is filled with the fragrances of pine and lemon!  For several years Anne has sent us  tree-ripened lemons,; they’re  freshly picked from a magnificent tree that sprawls over the fence in her yard.  The box […]

Unexpected Gifts Are The Best Kind

Spending time with my daughter and her family took priority over writing a blog post, last week. Laura roasted the Thanksgiving turkey this year; I enjoyed not doing it. Remembering my dietary restrictions, she lovingly bought ingredients for and prepared extra dishes for me, such as a tasty quinoa and sweet potato casserole. That was one of […]