Happy New Year 2024!

Happy New Year to all who venture to read this! We traditionally send happy wishes to family and friends during the first few days of January. What do we really mean by our well wishes? What does it really mean to be happy? Have you ever wondered what it would take to...

Christmas Lights

In just over a year, I will be 60 years old. Wow, technically I knew this, but seeing it in black and white really makes it seem true. I don’t really believe it. I don’t know how I could be that old. I’m probably adding something wrong somewhere. The reason I know it...

Celebration of the Season

Mistletoe for kissing loved ones,Shimmering garland on a tree,Dancing colored lights that bring smilesAs they brightly create a scene.Festive wreaths adorning doorsHuge blow-ups that stand tall, Ornaments of every shape and size You couldn’t even imagine them...

Over the River and Through the Woods (Part Two)

Secretly, Laura had never wanted to leave Mema’s house. She got all the love and security in her life from those two. She lifted her head when she felt the car stop, surprised that they were parked in Mema’s driveway already. They were the first to arrive. There was...

Over the River and Through the Woods (Part One)

Wasn’t Thanksgiving supposed to be a happy time? Peace on earth, goodwill towards men, and all that stuff? That was the farthest thing from Laura’s mind when the alarm went off at 7am. On a holiday, nonetheless! Wasn’t that illegal somewhere? “It should be,” she...

Identity (Part Two)

The previous blog post [“Identity (Part One)”, October 30, 2023] spoke of the process of learning my true identity in Christ. It addressed listening to the “accuser of the brethren” and how to stop believing what he said. This one will help you to use your...