December 23, 2023
My father was born in the Ukraine and spent his first fifteen years there. One Christmas his two older brothers bought a German-made Christmas musical wind-up tree stand for their parents. It was mechanical and played Silent Night. Their gift brought great delight to this family of ten.
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“Would you mind telling me why you’re so happy?” “Sho,” she said. “Christmas is coming and dat baby Jesus---He make me laugh. Therefore my heart is glad and my tongue rejoices; my body also will rest secure.” Psalm 16:8-9
Read more →December 15, 2023
“Grandma, I want a lady pen.” “A lady pen?” I asked. “What is a lady pen? Show me.”
Read more →December 11, 2023
“If any one of you is without sin, let him be the first to throw
Read more →November 21, 2023
Forgiving Yourself: Is there something in your life for which you feel guilty? You don’t need to. Simply accept God’s love and forgiveness.
Read more →November 7, 2023
One day I thought about the verse, “Keep yourselves in God’s love,” (Jude 21) and I wondered, “How do I keep myself in God’s love?”
Read more →October 21, 2023
Father, help us to be wise. Amen. “Wisdom is supreme; therefore get wisdom. Though it cost all you have, get understanding” Proverbs 4:7
Read more →October 10, 2023
Think for a moment about the people you influence. The ones you meet at your local coffee shop, the grocery store, clothing store and online, as well as your neighbors, coworkers, church and family.
Read more →September 28, 2023
I have been thinking about God being our shield. The word “shield” also means to protect, guard, defend, shelter, and screen. God protects us from harm’s way, guards us from danger, defends us against accusations, shelters us when we are weak, and screens everything that comes our way.
Read more →September 21, 2023
Think for a moment about the people you influence. The ones you meet at your local coffee shop, the grocery store, clothing store and online, as well as your neighbors, coworkers, church and family. When Jesus Christ controls your life, “You shine like stars…as you hold out the word of life” (Philippians 2:15).
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