“Forgiveness is giving up the possibility of a better past.” Christmastime can bring up many feelings especially unforgiveness and without forgiveness we won’t be able to experience restoration. Jesus was born so that we could experience restoration with the Lord. When we don’t forgive others it not only hurts our ...
Read More »Lessons From A Funeral
‘Good will come to him who is generous and lends freely.’ Psalm 112:5 (NIV) I attended the funeral of a close friend’s brother yesterday. I have never met her brother, but what I learned of him impacted me in a way I had not expected. Words spoken took my breath. ...
Read More »Christmas Time Is Here
I adore Christmas. I love everything about it. I love being able to go out to the store filled with the hustle and bustle of people doing their shopping, Christmas carols playing over the speakers in the stores and all the Christmas decorations all over. I also love to pull ...
Read More »Our Hope: How Should We Measure Beauty?
‘Charm is deceptive, and beauty is fleeting; but a woman who fears the LORD is to be praised.’ Proverbs 31:30 (NIV) Beauty is everywhere around us; in nature, in sound, in experiences, and in people. We should be able to identify and enjoy the very essence of beauty, in all ...
Read More »Being Thankful When You Don’t Feel So Thankful
“Give thanks in all circumstances; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you.” –1 Thessalonians 5:18 We wish one another “Happy Thanksgiving” but are these just well wishes or are we happy about this time of year. Thanksgiving day can be the most difficult time for ...
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