My dad lost 40 pounds the year I was born. He was young, so young. He’d fled his home country to America to find freedom – leaving behind his parents and all he knew. He met my mom, and they exchanged vows. Two year later, I arrived with unexpected challenges. My hip never fully developed. …
Every year when I read the Christmas story, I try to picture what it would have been like to have experienced it first hand. What if I were Mary? Would I have responded with such faith-filled obedience to God’s call? I can’t imagine how emotionally spent Joseph must have felt by the time they arrived…
Through the heartfelt mercies of our God, God’s Sunrise will break in upon us, Shining on those in the darkness, those sitting in the shadow of death, Then showing us the way, one foot at a time, down the path of peace. Luke 1:78-79, MSG +++ Joining like-minded sisters at Photo Credit
Photo Credit: J.Holland We purchased a home a few weeks ago. We’d lived in the house for a few years as renters, but now it’s ours. This year, we put a Christmas wreath on the door, and I found a blow up Nativity for our lawn. Now that this is our house, I am “nesting.” …
We had just finished eating dinner when my husband produced the letter. He had picked it up at the post office at 1:30 that day, but he had waited to tell me. He slid the open envelope across the kitchen counter that stood between us. I started at it, but did not open it…
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 songs. Zephaniah 3:17, NLT +++ Joining like-minded sisters at