But Mary treasured up all these things, pondering them in her heart. Luke 2:19 Traditions are a large part of the Christmas season. Special food, favorite decorations, and family activities connect us to the past and how things were. Some of our favorite traditions remind us of happy times and special people. When I smell cornbread dressing {a Southern thing},…
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Examine yourselves, to see whether you are in the faith. Test yourselves. Or do you not realize this about yourselves, that Jesus Christ is in you?—unless indeed you fail to meet the test! 2 Corinthians 13:5 In a few days, I celebrate another birthday. It’s great getting older. You won’t get hisses and boos from me about being another year older. I’m…
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So teach us to number our days that we may get a heart of wisdom. Psalm 90:12 It’s been a week since Thanksgiving. The leftovers are finally over. The dishes are washed and put away. Not much evidence that a Thanksgiving gathering happened in my home, and now the Christmas decorations are out. Today as I sit here remembering the…
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After attending a recent conference, I received a survey in my email. You know, those surveys that pop up after you visit a place or buy a new something. They ask, “please take a moment to complete…” I never seem to have a moment to leave comments or complete the survey. However after this trip, I suddenly had the time,…
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Call to me and I will answer you, and will tell you great and hidden things that you have not known. Jeremiah 33:3 ESV My sister and I talk on the phone two or three times a week. I love talking to my sister. She lives halfway across the country, and when we have a few minutes…
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