He appeared from nowhere and then reappeared again. I came to love the togetherness. Togetherness with Family Christmas break gave some of our grandboys extended time to stay with us for a few days here
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He appeared from nowhere and then reappeared again. I came to love the togetherness. Togetherness with Family Christmas break gave some of our grandboys extended time to stay with us for a few days here
Read more“Snowflakes are kisses from heaven.” – Unknown Consider the enormity of her kiss Some kisses are more memorable than others. So, if snowflakes are kisses from heaven, I’m wondering why so many people think that
Read moreFor 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
Read moreHope. 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 moreTis 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 moreBut 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 moreAnother year, another loss. The waves of sorrow and pain come and go, from gentle swells to emotional monsoons. Some we can predict. Others come out of the blue. Pain Follows Pain My forty-two-year-old nephew
Read moreAll humanity finds shelter in the shadow of your wings. ~Psalm 36:7 NLT We thought fall had arrived, but she fooled us. We longed for life in the shade, but couldn’t find it. One year,
Read moreAccording to the law department at Cornell University, a dependent is “an individual who relies on support from another individual and usually cannot exist or sustain themselves independently without the aid or support of someone
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