December 23, 2015 The Christmas Letter Part Three The idea had come to him as he struggled to select the perfect gift for each family member. Margaret left him to his business and pulled the door closed behind her. He pulled out a package of Christmas stationery and began his task. Several hours later, [...]
December 22, 2015 The Christmas Letter Part Two The New Year rang itself into the world and with it came a great-grandchild’s birth and a long-awaited family wedding. New business ventures came and went. A continuation of the cycle of deadlines, obligations, commitments, and life….. By the spring, Edward became exhausted more frequently [...]
December 21, 2015 The Christmas Letter Part One The days were a myriad of confusion, chaos, and deadlines as the hours counted down… countdowns and deadlines. It never failed that the Christmas season brought with the close of the calendar year a set of financial demands of teetering investments; this year was no exception. [...]
September 30, 2015 “…Therefore Pilate said to Him, “So You are a king?” Jesus answered. “You say correctly that I am a king. For this I have been born, and for this I have come into the world, to testify to the truth. Everyone who is of the truth hears My voice.” “Pilate said to [...]
September 23, 2015 “The law of the LORD is perfect, refreshing the soul. The statutes of the LORD are trustworthy, making wise the simple. The precepts of the LORD are right, giving joy to the heart. The commands of the LORD are radiant, giving light to the eyes.” Psalm 19:7-8 NIV The Treasure Hunt Many [...]
September 16, 2015 Have it Your Way… Teach me to do Your will, for You are my God; Let Your good Spirit lead me on level ground. Psalm 143:10 NASB One of the most successful advertising campaigns included the slogan, “Have it your way”, championed by the international fast-food chain, Burger King. It obviously was [...]
September 9, 2015 All Hemmed Up! “You hem me in behind and before and you lay your hand upon me. “ Psalm 139:5 NIV I thank God everyday for the amazing people He has purposely placed in my life. One of my sweetest memories is of my beautiful mother who was a master at [...]
September 2, 2015 Happy Birthday Fearless Mom! “…Teach the older women to …teach what is good. Then they can train the younger women to love their husbands and children…”Titus 2:3&4 NIV Happy First Birthday to Fearless Mom! This wonderful ministry, exists to encourage and equip and empower moms of all ages and in all stages, [...]
August 27, 2015 “Mary then took a pound of very costly perfume of pure nard, and anointed the feet of Jesus and wiped His feet with her hair; and the house was filled with the fragrance of the perfume. “ John 12:3 NASB Jesus intentionally made His way to the home of His friends the [...]
August 19, 2015 “…And Mary said, “Behold, the bond slave of the Lord; may it be done to me according to your word.” And the angel departed from her. Now at this time Mary arose and went in a hurry to the hill country, to a city of Judah…and greeted Elizabeth…And Mary stayed with her [...]