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Category: Christmas

  • Embrace the Gift

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    In my mind this past week, I have been busy. Monday was our Bible Study Christmas get together sharing time and conversation and prayers. This little group has been gathering together for at least four years, possibly longer. We’ve lost a few and added a few but we are still studying Emmanuel and searching to…

  • Channel Peace

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    In my mind this week I am focusing on peace. The second week of Advent beckons us to bring peace to others. God, make me a vessel of Your Peace. I am reminded of the peace we all crave in our homes but at the ALS casa my health is making chaos. Just when you…

  • Ask, Seek, & Knock

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    Ask, Seek, & Knock  In my mind,I have been pondering the world’s mindset of Advent, the Season of Christmas. A new year to follow the Church’s calendar brings me to try to deepen my faith, Christianity, when I feel the weight of the world’s view trying to eat away at the beautiful Christmas Story of…

  • Oh, Christmas!

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    In my mind, I am thinking how can Christmas be just THREE days away? My heart starts beating faster just thinking about it. The sounds, smells, businesses buzzing, and humans scurrying around everywhere! It can drive a person mad. Let’s talk about the slowness of the postal service and all of the UPS and FedEx…

  • The Grief That Stole Christmas

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    The Grief that Stole Christmas  In my mind today of course I am thinking about Christmas. Looking at Christmases past on social media, remembering how much I put into Christmas before ALS. Each year I was so jolly and even enjoyed the elves’ shenanigans! I have always been a NUT for Christmas to the point…

  • Christmas is Almost Here!

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    In my mind today, I’m thinking that Christmas is practically here!!! The second week of Advent flew by and now we are on the cusp of the final week of Advent. Christmas is just around the corner! Christmas is a time for little miracles. They happen with gifts of love from our families and friends.…

  • First week of Advent

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    Even though I walk in the dark valley I fear no evil; for you are at my side. Psalm 23:4 In my mind today I am thinking about evil. Evil exists. Psalm 23 reminds us never to fear even in death. This is the darkest time of year here in my little burg. We get…

  • Advent Journey

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    Advent Journey Strengthen the hands that are feeble, make firm the knees that are weak, Say to those whose hearts are frightened: Be strong, fear not! Here is your God… Isaiah 35: 3-4 In my mind today, I’m going through lists: bills, cards, church events, and gifts list. As I perused my Amazon app trying…