Don’t Be Cast Down!
The sunshine was such a welcome sight Saturday morning after so many dark, cloudy days. It brought to my mind something my oldest grandson, Shane, (who has down syndrome) used to love to say to me—“Sunshine on my shoulder makes…
Category Christian-devotional
When the Decorations Come Down
I always take my Christmas decorations down on New Years Day. It’s a chore I don’t like doing; getting the ornaments, etc. back in their right box and packing the totes–never seeming to get them packed in the same way.…
Almost Home!
Last week, once again, brought back a lot of memories for me. It was 7 years ago, but I can remember so vividly the days leading up to my husband’s home going the day after Christmas. Perhaps the most special…
My Christmas Rose
I’ve had a mini rose bush in a corner as I go out my back door for several years. I can hardly believe it is still blooming even after all the cold and the snow. I call it, “My Christmas…
Not Another Disappointment!
Has anyone had a disappointment this week? Probably if we were honest with ourselves, we all would have to say, “Yes.” But how did you handle it? That’s the big question. Did it devastate you or did you work through…
Call His Name Emmanuel
As Christmas draws closer, we all can get caught up with the music, the shopping, the baking, and the decorating; perhaps doing things a little differently this year. But some things never change and that’s why Christmas is still Christmas…
Count Your Many Blessings
My Christmas Cactus has done it once again this fall. It is full of buds and blossoms; red ones and white ones. This year I’m calling it my blessing cactus. I have counted 106 blossoms and buds. For each one…
Do You See What I See?
This leaf caught my eye last week while I was outside. Those “Big Eyes” and little round mouth. A cat, of course! Can you see it, or do you see just a dried up old leaf? What about in real…
Under His Wings
I know going to the Scriptures will bring us the most peace, comfort and encouragement. But lately several old hymns have been coming to my mind which contain wonderful truths. “Under His Wings” is one of these. The last several…
What’s on Your Plate?
Is your plate full and even overflowing? And, no, I’m not talking about food. Is your plate full of cares and concerns, worries and wonders, fretting and fuming: things like my children and their school work, my relationship with my…