For I know the plans I have for you,” says the Lord. “They are plans for good and not for disaster, to give you a future and a hope.” ~Jeremiah 29:11 NLT The front of the
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Tag: Christmas
Finding Hope
Hope. I want it. I search for it. I try to hold onto it when I find it. During Christmas, I sing, teach, greet, write, and listen to pastors speak words of hope. Yet, in
Read moreThe Last Coconut
I sat between the tray of chocolate-covered peanuts and the bowl of homemade Chex mix. Family members filled plates sparsely for their little ones, then returned and overloaded their own. The crowd grew and most
Read moreCelebrating a God of Compassion and Mercy
God is a God of compassion and mercy. His Hebrew name is El Rachum. I love all His names such as El Roi (the God who sees) and Yahweh Rophe (the LORD who heals), but El Rachum holds
Read moreLet Me Tell You About My Jesus
Let me tell you about my Jesus, the One who put the Christ in Christmas. People celebrate this holiday in many different ways, each with their own twist on what it means. But for me,
Read moreUnexpected Christmas
Tis the season of gatherings and shopping. Festive music. Frosty air. Twinkling lights. Giving and believing. That magical feeling comes once a year . . . with reminiscences of an unexpected Christmas miracle long, long
Read moreDivine Interruption
Interruptions are a constant irritant for most of us. Our phones beep and buzz with notifications at all hours, and I battle the need to stay connected with the need to minimize distractions so I
Read moreAdd Some Creative to your Christmas
I once took a baby pig to pet pictures with Santa. (Yes, a real piglet.) And I once landscaped a roommate’s bed with castaways from the university compost pile. The masterpiece was complete with past-bloom
Read moreChristmas’ Unexpected Changes
But God kept them from recognizing him. ~Luke 24:16 NLT The news stung like a hornet against bare skin. Christmas’ unexpected changes had invaded our home and yearly tradition. For over a decade, my wife
Read moreI Pray in Jesus’ Name!
“For I am not ashamed of the gospel of Christ: for it is the power of God unto salvation to everyone that believeth; to the Jew first, and also to the Greek.” Romans 1:16 Happy
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