Thoughts Along Life's Journey
For some reason today, my thoughts were recalling Christmases of long ago. In particular I remembered one exciting Christmas morning when a very special gift was waiting for me beneath the tree. When I was a little girl I was a real tomboy. I… Continue Reading “A Train Set On Christmas Morning”
I had lunch with a dear friend this week. As we were talking, my friend began to talk about the Christmas story. She is to teach on this subject in her Bible class on Sunday. She told me that, as she was contemplating this… Continue Reading “The Night When Jesus Was Born”
I walked to our mailbox by the road to see if any mail had arrived. As I was strolling along I looked up and noticed a bird’s nest balancing on a limb! I stared in amazement! There were no leaves to help it stay… Continue Reading “One Twig At A Time”
“For the Lord your God is living among you. He is a mighty Savior. He will take delight in you with gladness. With His love, He will calm all your fears. He will rejoice over you with joyful song.” Zephaniah 3:17 I was reminded… Continue Reading “Why Does God Delight In Us?”
Yesterday in America, Thanksgiving Day was being celebrated across the nation. For many it’s their favorite holiday. It’s a day set aside each year to specifically take the time to be thankful for the blessings in our lives. Yesterday, I was particularly reflecting on… Continue Reading “In Everything Gives Thanks?”
Aren’t the changing colors of Autumn leaves absolutely gorgeous? The bright reds and yellows against a backdrop of blue sky. Bronze leaves covering the ground, making a crispy carpet to crunch beneath our feet. Every year I look forward to the changing of the… Continue Reading “Like The Changing Of Autumn Leaves”
Did any of you watch tightrope walker, Nic Wallenda, on television as he walked between tall buildings in Chicago recently? He went from one building to another with the rope inclined. Then he went from one building to another while he was blindfolded. I… Continue Reading “Balancing Without Falling”
Last weekend, my mother and I had the great joy of spending a few days with dear friends in north Alabama. I was there to speak in their church. They live on a wonderful farm complete with horses, dogs, cats, chickens, a one-eyed rooster,… Continue Reading “Logs In The Fireplace”
To those of you who know the story of Job in the Old Testament of the Bible, you will know that he had a tough time in life. There will be no argument when it is said of him, “Job went through the fire.”… Continue Reading “When We’re Going Through The Fire”
When we hear the words, “the beauty of the cross,” we may understandably think of a silver or gold cross dangling from a necklace. Sadly, even among Christians, the cross has become nothing more than an Easter subject or a jewelry selection. I write… Continue Reading “The Beauty Of The Cross”
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