Our differences are what makes us special. We should embrace them rather than be ashamed. Sometimes the gifts we want the most bring pain because insecurities get in the way. One Christmas, I admired a pair of expensive boots in the JC Penney catalog. I stared at those boots and convinced my mom that was…
Fulfilled prophecies are interesting and exciting because we see God’s hand at work. Many prophecies about Jesus are found throughout the Old Testament. However, in the spirit of Christmas, I thought it would be interesting to share some of the prophecies for Christ’s birth. Line of David prophecy Jesus was born in the line…
The Christmas story of the birth of Jesus Christ is full of interesting contrasts. From the beginning, these contrasts include doubt and acceptance, fear and trust, and rich and poor. Contrast: doubt and acceptance At my house, we always start the Christmas story with Zechariah and Elizabeth, a couple upright in the sight of God,…
Letting go of holiday expectations might be the wisest choice for one’s well-being. I always imagine these perfect Hallmark-like scenarios in my head. My heart bursts with anticipation beforehand, only to plummet into disappointment, even anger over how nothing ever turns out the way it is supposed to. One Christmas, I chose a cute rocking…
I struggled with bad thoughts for months. A tired body and spirit mixed with an attitude that sizzled with buried anger pointed to trouble. Burnout lingered around my days descending fast. The dreary, bitter winter weather added to my morose mood. My family slumbered as I traveled the icy roads home after covering a late-running…
We look forward to eating turkey at Thanksgiving, but what about the leftovers? Since we are all busy this week with celebrating Thanksgiving and enjoying family and friends, along with lots of scrumptious food, I thought I would share a recipe instead of a blog. Here is one of my favorites for leftover turkey. This…
Because it is Thanksgiving, I want to take a moment to share some of the things I thanked God for in the last few months. Give thanks in all circumstances, for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus. 1 Thessalonians 5:18 First, on September 21, 2018, my husband hit a deer and smashed…
I had walked into trouble and didn’t have the confidence to handle it right. My people pleasing ways were always causing me to let someone down, especially myself. My assignment was to take a group of nurses out to eat to get their feedback for a marketing project. When I arrived, I asked if they…
Teach me, O Lord, to follow your decrees; then I will keep them to the end. Give me understanding, and I will keep your law and obey it with all my heart. Psalm 119:33-34 When I failed the pregnancy glucose test, I wasn’t surprised because I had been so thirsty for so long. My…
Perspective can determine whether a mountain top experience is scary or exhilarating. Sometimes the mountains I face seem huge and insurmountable. To others my mountains may seem more like hills or even a gradual land elevation, hardly noticed. Our experiences affect our perspectives. Since none of us are alike, that is why we see things…