Our heart says no, but we lose the argument to so many other voices. Voices that instill insecurity, Â guilt, convincing arguments to otherwise fill our days with impossibles lists of merry-making. As if that were the key to a merry heart. To compound the power of the voices in and around us, we like to…
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Quiet As Snowfall
Christmas comes in winter, and many love the sight of a snowfall just in time for Christmas Eve. “I’m Dreaming Of A White Christmas” is the song of many hearts. Decorations of snowflakes and snowmen appear everywhere, too. Today, the snowflakes remind me of meditating on God, letting our soul settle down in the light…
Gold, Frankincense, and Myrrh
Did you know that people often think of God when they smell frankincense? That is because many Churches and synagogues used this fragrance in religious services. When something is very rare, has useful benefits, and makes life more pleasant it is in demand. The gifts that the Wise Men presented Jesus were gifts fit for…
Christmas Tree Memories
We love having a Christmas tree that is cut just for our Christmas celebration. Even if there are evergreen needles all over the floor, we like the fresh smell, and a little bit of the outdoors brought inside. But it is the lights and all the sparkly and family ornaments that make it so special….
Why Bethlehem?
One of the questions I wonder about is why was Bethlehem chosen as the birthplace for Jesus? It wasn’t the obvious choice. When the Wise Men arrived, an investigation into sacred writings was necessary. Bits and pieces of the Messiah’s coming puzzle had been given to various prophets over many years, and it was found…
Joy Of Discovery
he third candle of the Advent wreath is lit today, it is the Candle of Joy. This week the theme is “Discovery”, and every day I hope we discover something more of the presence of God in our lives. What Is The Presence Of God? omeone’s presence is their person being right there with you….
Make Me A Sheep
I am not kidding! I want Jesus to make me into a little sheep who follows him and listens to him. When we aren’t like sheep we will be like something else…like maybe a pushy little goat who chews up things and butts people. Sheep Craft Activity Today, however, we want to make a…
Be A Candle
Inside you is the possibility of being a light, just as the fire that lights up the wick of a candle. Your heart and mind are the candle that keeps the light glowing. You can be a candle. Have you ever heard the story of Pollyanna or seen the old movie about that book? Some…
Angel Messages
ll through the Christmas story we hear of angels. They were very busy at this time, when God in Heaven sent his Son to earth. Some people love the idea of angels, some are afraid of them, and there are those who don’t believe they exist at all. Many of our Christmas Carols are about…
Little Drummer Boy And His Simple Gift
ometimes we are sad when we don’t have something special to give someone we love. Especially at Christmas time when all the people around us seem to be able to wrap up a special present. It is a good thing to give gifts, and it can make us feel happy, but sometimes we don’t understand…
