Lost It all started with a lost workmen’s boot stranded on its side by our new traffic circle. The poor, lost boot littered the road until a gracious rescuer happened by. The boot’s hero stood
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The Cold Days of Winter
“In The Bleak Midwinter” is one of my favorite songs; not just at Christmas, but during all the other cold days of winter. I’ve lived in areas of the country that qualified as cold and bleak
Read moreA Poem on this New Year’s Day by Mary Oliver
On this New Year’s Day, let us pause before the coming days give rise to new challenges and deep joys. Soak in the rich poetic lines by Mary Oliver, a most beloved modern day poet,
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the truth only sets you free as you speak
Read moreWhen Does Giving Stop?
Christmas is the season of giving. We all know that, and even the stingiest of Grinches might hand out presents or toss a few coins into a bell-ringer’s bucket. We spend more than we can
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Yesterday we celebrated the birth of our savior. “For unto us a son is born.” God gave His only begotten son… But He gave us so much more. Periodically through the year, my church offers
Read moreThe First Christmas and the First Breath of Grace
The babe took his first breath. My life forever altered. The merriment of a child overjoyed me. Yet, even though swaddled by cloths, royal titles adorned this baby. Wonderful. Counselor. Prince of Peace. Holy King. Immanuel (God with us).
Read moreWhen You Least Expect It, A Star Shimmers
By Nan Jones @NanJonesAuthor “God goes to those who have time to hear Him. And so on this cloudless night He went to simple shepherds.” ~ Max Lucado The earth lay in a silky blanket
Read moreAppreciate the Effort in the Gift You Recieved
How many times have you heard that with gift-giving—it’s the thought that counts? You probably first heard the phrase when you were a child and your parents warned you not to be rude if you
Read moreLavishly Receive, Lavishly Give
Of all the months of the year, December is the month I most associate with the word lavish. Extravagant decorations. Ornate parties. Gourmet foods. Still, the Christmas season is lavish in other ways, too.
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