Is There Room at the Inn?

Is There Room at the Inn? For several weeks I’ve busily prepared for the holidays. The house is decked out in Christmas finery: the tree is lit, garlands cover the stairway and windows, and angels and nativities adorn the tabletops.  Holiday meals are cooked, and the pantry is stocked. Treats wait for children and grandchildrenContinue reading “Is There Room at the Inn?”

Christmas Decorations

I treasure this Christmas decoration for three main reasons: Here are some of the scriptures that each of these names was taken from. Vine: John 15: 1 “I am the true vine, and my Father is the gardener. Light: John 8: 12 “When Jesus spoke again to the people, he said, “I am the lightContinue reading “Christmas Decorations”

Gentleness and Respect

Have a wonderful Monday, my friends, and remember to treat others with gentleness and respect. It’s easy to read a scripture and nod our heads and agree with it, right? With all the arguments and disagreeing happening, I’m thinking perhaps we all need to work on treating others with gentleness and respect. It’s a totallyContinue reading “Gentleness and Respect”

Sermon Snippet

“If you want peace, it starts with prayer and petition.” Dave Mitchell “Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your mind in Christ Jesus.” Philippians 4: 6-7Continue reading “Sermon Snippet”

Trust in the Lord

I don’t know about you, but I can’t think of too many things more everlasting than a rock. How wonderful that our rock, our Savior, is everlasting. We can lean on him and rely on his strength now and for eternity. Father, thank you for being so dependable and reliable. Thank you for providing strengthContinue reading “Trust in the Lord”

Be Nice to Your Brother

I wrote this several years ago for “The Secret Place.” It seems we need this reminder even more today than we did then. When my grandsons were younger, they loved to torment one another: A poke here, a kick there, and a headlock for good measure. I had a mantra for them, “Be nice toContinue reading “Be Nice to Your Brother”

Reflected Glory

Rev. 1:16b “His face was like the sun shining in all its brilliance” The small lake shimmers smooth as glass, its dark greenish-brown surface reflecting the surrounding autumn world.  Dark, straight tree trunks and branches protect the lake’s perimeter, the yellow, green, and orange leaves doubled in their reflected beauty.  The contour of each billowyContinue reading “Reflected Glory”

Christian Writers’ Conference–Virtually

Here’s where I’ve been hanging out for the past two days. Got my computer, pens and notebook, snacks and a drink. I am learning so much. One little thing is the title. It makes all the difference and one professional suggested something different from what I had. Without knowing which one was my working titleContinue reading “Christian Writers’ Conference–Virtually”

Who Are You?

Happy Tuesday, everyone! Here are some words from Billy Graham to give you something to ponder today. “There are three of you. There is the person you think you are. There is the person others think you are. There is the person God knows you are and can be through Christ.” Billy Graham Who doContinue reading “Who Are You?”