Have you ever waited for something that you were promised would happen? It seemed to be taking a long time and you were just not sure it was going to happen? I think that is how Christmas seems for children, like it is far, far away. It is a gift you have promise of, but … Continue reading Focusing on the Promised Gift
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Examine the Grace of Love
This one may be a little long. I have so much to say and don’t really know how to say it, or how to shorten it. So I am not really worried about word count tonight. We run through life and, if we are blessed enough, we meet many people, make a number of acquaintances … Continue reading Examine the Grace of Love →
The Glimmer and Glow of True Treasure
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 →
Gaze Toward Your Gift
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 →
Keep an Eye on the Path so You Don’t Stumble
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 →
Keep Your Eyes on the Child
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 →
Catch Sight of Joy
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 →
Looking at the New
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 →
Seeing Acceptance
The secretary in the living room has three shelves at the top with glass doors, a drop down desk in the middle and three drawers at the bottom. The three shelves at the top are filled with some of the nativity scenes that my mom collected throughout the years. She had every size and shape, small, … Continue reading Seeing Acceptance →
Living in the Light of Christ
This post’s Scripture passage reference: Psalm 119:172-176 When we first moved to the air that we now live as a family of six, it was a whole new world. Even though the area we moved to is considered small, it is much, much bigger than either of the places we had lived before. We felt … Continue reading Living in the Light of Christ →









