Photo by Unseen Studio - Unsplash I’m a list maker by nature. And at the start of a new year, I enjoy taking all the disparate bits and pieces running around in my brain and organizing them on paper. My squiggles cover everything from what will fill my spring garden to God’s gentle promptings for …
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God’s Greatest Gift – The Gift of Eternal Life
Photo by iStock - Photographer Unknown This is part 2 of the gifts of Christmas series I walk early in the morning, right as the sun inches its way above the horizon. I get a chance to see the beauty of the day before it is disturbed by the distractions of the world. During the …
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God’s First Gift – The Gift of Life
Photo by iStock - Photographer Unknown This is the first of a 2-part series on the gifts of Christmas. I hope you enjoy both posts. If we are honest, Christmas is hard! The shopping, cooking, parties, cards, expectations, unmet expectations, and inevitable disappointments. All condensed into 4 weeks. There is just not enough time to …
What if We Chose a Different Type of Christmas?
Photo by A. Spratt (Unsplash) Thanksgiving is over. The leftovers are all stored away and now the Christmas rush begins. Yes, that's right, Christmas is a short month away and, I don’t know about you, but just saying those words makes me anxious. There is shopping to start, decorating to complete, a meal to plan, …
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Consider the Cost
We walked up and down the aisles, stopping occasionally to admire the jewelry securely displayed in glass cases. Naomi slowed as she approached a display of deep blue sapphire pendants and bracelets. She motioned for me to take a look and whispered, “I like pretty things.” We spent the remainder of our time together, negotiating …
Beautiful Distractions
Photo by T. Lakota (Unsplash) I’ve always believed that God was all-knowing and cares about His children. However, I recently learned He also has quite a sense of humor. Here’s what happened. I could hear my husband's voice echoing from across the fence, “Allison come here, I need your help.” He repeated his request as …
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