Sometimes I need to be reminded to “Look Up“! Last night was our church’s Christmas musical, put on by the kids, called “Star of Wonder”. It was the Christmas story told from the perspective of the stars. Sometimes, I need a new perspective. I can be going down the same…
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Repeat The Sounding Joy
Free Christmas decorating is fun- no guilt, just joy. Last year, around this time, we were grieving the loss of friends and dreams, and the holiday season wasn’t as bright as it is this year. This year, we keep adding decorations (partly because we are hosting Christmas here for both…
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Do not neglect meeting together
We arrive, ultimately anticipating our meeting. We tell him- the patient host- that we are going to linger long. Laughter, silliness, elation just ooze out- in the company of authenticity of acceptance, quirks and all… of safety with struggles and celebration of treasures. A jumping in to previous tempo of…
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This Is What I Love
Today I was cooking a roast…but, I got distracted and forgot about it, until there was a burnt smell wafting through the house. Daughter came to the rescue and added more water to it. When she walked in our bedroom she said, “This is what I love- look at the…
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Still Seek Him
On church signs, in December, you may see the phrase, “Wise men still seek Him”. I really like that reminder. It causes us to ask…am I seeking Him? If so, then I am wise because of it. The wise men, in the Bible, set off on a journey- a mission…
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Thankful for His Coming
First of all, I wanted to say a few thank yous today. I have been writing what I am thankful for on facebook during the month of November, and I can’t stop. I realized it was December today, but I am going to continue to give thanks; forever. To my…
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