"5, 4, 3, 2, 1 ... Happy New Year!" everyone shouted, as party horns blew and confetti reigned down. Baloons sailed across the room as a real war ensued. In the chaos, streamers were ripped from the walls. Everything grew quiet as a morgue once the food was served, and everyone got down to the [...]
"A Christmas Lesson" “Is there a purpose? Why are we here?” A little boy asked as the yuletide drew near. “I really do hope that someday I will know The reason we stand out here in the snow, Ringing this bell as people walk by While snowflakes descend from out of the sky.” The mother [...]
“I am leaving you with a gift—peace of mind and heart. And the peace I give is a gift the world cannot give. So don't be troubled or afraid." --John 14:27 (NLT) Christmastime is meant to be celebrated with peace and joy. After all, Jesus Christ is the prince of peace, isn't He? But what [...]
My husband sometimes tells me I've lost all my senses, but I can say one thing for sure: my sense of smell is always intact! It's been said that smell is one of the best ways to evoke memories, and I've found this to be true all through my life. But one of my favorite [...]
"Trust in the Lord with all your heart; do not depend on your own understanding. Seek his will in all you do, and he will show you which path to take." --Proverbs 3:5-6 (NLT) Last week, Timothy and I had the pleasure of going shopping for a Christmas tree. Both of us grew up blessed [...]
"I am the Lord, and I do not change. That is why you descendants of Jacob are not already destroyed." --Malachi 3-6 (NLT) As my mom and I stepped off the plane in Orlando, Florida, I had to keep telling myself I wasn't dreaming. After months of planning, we were finally here, ready to enjoy [...]