Mary’s song of praise continues to bring to mind the many ways God has shown Himself faithful to His people. In her song, she praises the Lord for His mercy from generation to generation. Then she extols Him for performing mighty deeds with His arm…but He has lifted up the humble. That’s what she was. A humble young teenage girl. …
We enter the time of Advent. The time of the arrival has come. Have you ever been in a place of great expectation? Anticipating the arrival of someone or something? Last week, I was fluctuating between anticipation and excitement as I waited for my daughters and sons-in-law to arrive for a long Thanksgiving weekend. Because of our crazy schedules, we …
“The sun comes up. It’s a new day dawning…10,000 reasons for my heart to find” It’s the beginning of sunrise in my part of the world. It’s that moment when light begins to emerge from the darkness of night. Contemplating how Jesus was sent into a world full of darkness to be the light, my heart suddenly felt overwhelmed with …
Yesterday, I took one of those online tests to see if my body composition and weight were appropriate for my height and age. The harsh results from a computer-generated agency left me feeling offended and depressed. Later in the day, I took a walk with a good friend of mine. She is one of the most uncomplicated individuals I’ve met. …
As we prepare to sit around the Thanksgiving table, look around you in your family, your church, or community to who has a need that YOU have the ability to bless. Is it inviting someone who is lonely to eat dinner with you? Perhaps dropping off an extra bag of groceries at your local food pantry or homeless shelter? Maybe it’s making a donation to help with an influx of refugees?
