Not What I’d Planned We’re a third of the way through January and I’m still not quite on my game. Truth be told I haven’t written a word in weeks. So much for all the pre-planning I had done with projects, goals, and writing prior to the holidays. I’d normally be the first to say, ‘no excuses’ when it comes… View Post
“For this is how God loved the world: He gave his one and only Son, so that everyone who believes in him will not perish but have eternal life.” John 3:16 NLT Greatest Love In the final week of Advent, we’re lighting the candle that signifies the gift of love. It’s the perfect time to reminisce and reflect on how… View Post
Choose a Joy-filled Life Today marks the third Sunday of Advent and we are celebrating the gift of joy. As we light the third candle (rose or pink) let’s think about choosing to live a joy-filled life. God’s Word commands us to ‘Rejoice in the Lord.’ We are to be joyful always and realize that our joy is for His… View Post
Light the Candles The Advent season is a beautiful way to observe a time of expectant waiting and the second coming of Christ. Reading Scripture and using an Advent calendar are two ways for me to honor Jesus as the reason for the season. Lighting the candles on the wreath signify the light of God coming into the world through… View Post
The Start of Advent This weekend marks the start of Advent, a beautiful time of getting our hearts focused on the Lord as we prepare for Christmas. Advent lasts about four weeks, beginning four Sundays before Christmas and ends on Christmas Eve. As my friend Jodie Barrett, author of Jingle and Joy says, “The birth of Jesus warrants a time… View Post
Making My List The other day I was making a list of things I’m thankful for. The list was about to get lengthy when I stopped to reflect on what I had written–God, my sweet man, our family and friends, good health, our church, my job, this ministry, and more. My thanks didn’t include a perfect life, but rather one… View Post