What is your truth? What’s your history, your story? “Live your truth” sounds good. It has a pretty ring to it, doesn’t it? I like it. But the articles I’ve read about living my truth place all the burden on me. Yes, I have a role to play in my life; we all do. But. But I’ve tried living my …
Hope for 2019 (Bible Reading Plan)
Hope in my Resolutions Are you a New Year’s resolution or a “word” person? Some people choose a word to focus on throughout the year; one they believe God has especially for them while others list the things they plan to do to improve their life. I’m both. Can’t help it. I’m a conformist. I see the beauty of both …
The Night the Lamb of God was Born
Have you ever wondered how the shepherds found the baby Jesus? I’ve always pictured the star shining on the stable like a spotlight, but there’s so much more to the way the shepherds found Jesus. The answer is found in the angel’s announcement. God didn’t simply desire creation to witness His Son’s birth; there was significance to the place where …
Are You Expecting Grace or Something Else?
We try so hard, don’t we? We want Christmas to be perfect. Perfect gifts for everyone. The prettiest decorations. The perfect Christmas tree. . . If you are feeling stressed trying to make it the best Christmas ever, stop for a moment. Give yourself some GRACE. It’s one of my favorite subjects, yet it’s something I have to remind …
You Are A Shining Light in A Dark World
Lights can make the darkest night beautiful. They can be one color or many, twinkle or stare down the dark. They wrap around trees and homes and bring cheer to our hearts even those grieving. Some Christmas light displays don’t represent a holy night, but there’s something special that shining lights do. It’s more than how they turn a home …