Advent Word/Day Nine I am a bit of a pluviophile. I love the rain. In fact when I would hear the hymn about the land of cloudless days, I would get rather sad! I need a good rainy day every once in a while. Rain gets a bad rap and has become synonymous with gloom
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Advent Word/ Day Eight The older I get the more I appreciate laughter. Happiness. Silliness. I have a bit of an err, reputation in my family for taking things (including myself) a bit too seriously. And normally I only post well staged photos of myself taken from the right angle. But this one Abby took
Advent Word/Day Seven Unity means coming together, being whole, not being divisive. It seems like a pipe dream these days – although we like to think that this season brings people together, uniting them toward the vision of peace on earth and good will toward men. It should be simple…being united for peace, for equality,
Advent Word/Day Six I am never ready for Christmas Day to arrive, I am all about the anticipation and preparation and always want more time to see, bake, make, and do. But nothing could prepare our family for the Christmas of 2019 when, less prepared than we have ever been, we pulled together our usual
Advent Word/Day Five The word “maker” has entered the vernacular as a person who creates in a variety of capacities. I personally enjoy creating by baking, crafting, or writing. My problem is that I possess a lack of patience and hold my results to a hard to reach standard of quality. I then get in
Advent Word/Day Four Mountains are synonymous with majesty and splendor; the pinnacle of what is or can be. Even in the far distance, they give us a glimpse of the granduer of the view they must provide. Advent is all about waiting, anticipating, and hoping for a better tomorrow. As we look forward to reaching
Advent Word/Day Three Teacher, Rabbi, even Rabboni – Jesus was referred to by these names from 40-60 times in the New Testament. He came to teach. Not to judge, not to condemn, not to provide a “get out of hell free card”, but to teach us how to live and love. I was a teacher
Advent Word/Day Two “Whenever two or three are gathered in my name, there I am with them” is an oft quoted passage of the Bible. This season is all about “together-ness” and gathering with family and friends. Sadly, as time goes on, we inevitably lose some of those we love, and the tone and tenor
Advent Word/Day One There are many many references to walking in the Christian faith. From hymns – “Just a Closer Walk with Thee” to poems – “Footprints in the Sand”- to scripture – “For we walk by faith and not sight.” We are told to walk with Jesus, that we never need to walk alone.