Restricted Vision, Unburdened Sight
Sometimes the things you can't see help you see more clearly!
We all have different opinions on what treasure is. Some treasure money. Some treasure their family or relationships. Some treasure experiences in their lives and time spent with friends. While others treasure possessions. I think we all have a few possessions that we treasure. I have mentioned before in previous posts that some of my … Continue reading The Glimmer and Glow of True Treasure
I posted a blog a few years ago about trying to find some quiet time between a college campus and a hotel. There was not a solitary place to be found in either location on that particular day. There was definitely no silence to be seen. Now, as we are knee deep in a time … Continue reading See the Silence
As we get closer to the day of celebration for the birth of Christ, let us hold in our hearts the precious Gift and rejoice for the promise that Gift gives us. Merry Christmas! ~~~~~~~~ “Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice!” – Philippians 4:4 _____________ What is your relationship to … Continue reading View Christmas Blessings!
There are times that you don’t remember you have blanked something out of your memory bank, especially when it has been a long time since the experience. You are going along and someone mentions something about an upcoming event that they are going to participate in, so you throw your hat into the ring, even though … Continue reading Gaze Toward Your Gift
You know, I may need to rethink wondering around in the mall by myself at Christmas time. It is not generally something I do a lot during really busy times anyhow. But I do sometimes tend to get a stubborn streak and think I can still do all the things I used to be able to … Continue reading Keep an Eye on the Path so You Don’t Stumble
The memories that you make with children are so sweet. You watch them grow up but those memories stay with you even when they are adults with children of their own. You look back on the child that they were. When my middle niece came to live with me at five, we developed a night … Continue reading Keep Your Eyes on the Child
How do we find joy? It is easier for some than others. Some are so burdened down with the cares of the world that they cannot see through to the joy. Some just choose to not see the joy. While yet, others find joy in everything. Straightforward, simple joys are the best. I just spent … Continue reading Catch Sight of Joy
The story of Zacchaeus is found in Luke 19:1-10. I started to say that he is, “randomly mentioned in the Bible one time.” Then I remembered that there is nothing random about God’s Word. Luke 19:2, says that Zacchaeus was “the chief among the publicans, and he was rich.” That pretty much tells me that … Continue reading How Does The Change in Your Life Look to Others?
I have spent some holiday time with my cousins and their families. The kids said they were doing the snow dance to try and keep me a bit longer. It has been such a refreshing time being surrounded by my family and all the children. I have to give a shout out to the twelve year … Continue reading Looking at the New
For a year or so my dad worked out of town. He worked about three or so hours away from where we lived during the week and came home on Friday evenings to spend the weekend. One Friday evening when our dad had gotten home, he sent my brother and I out to get his … Continue reading The Treasure of Light
Restricted Vision, Unburdened Sight 