The Christmas Story: Mary – Favor with God

The Christmas Story: Mary – Favor with God

I have loved studying the accounts of Mary and Joseph over the past two weeks. Their names, so synonymous with Christmas, it’s easy to think they’re super-human or characters in a fable.  Yet don’t forget, they were actual people with real lives. ...
Distracted by Shiny Objects at Christmas

Distracted by Shiny Objects at Christmas

Psalm 63:5, “My soul will be satisfied as with the richest of foods.” I am easily distracted by shiny objects.   My phone is a perfect example.  I grab it to check something, see a shiny object such as a text,  and forget why I grabbed my phone in the...
Our Limitless God

Our Limitless God

Luke 1:19 “I am Gabriel. I stand in the presence of God, and I have been sent to speak to you and to tell you this good news.” Do you realize the Christmas account actually started with Zechariah and Elizabeth, John the Baptist’s parents? Zechariah was a priest...
The Christmas Countdown is On!

The Christmas Countdown is On!

Isaiah 7:14, “The virgin will be with a child and will give birth to a son and will call Him Immanuel.” The Christmas countdown is on!  For many, this means the shopping; the decorating, the cooking, the parties and the planning for family and friend...

Christmas Disappointments Can Become Sweet Memories-

After Christmas Tip:Don’t allow this Christmas season to go by without recording your special memories. Surely, there are many! Christmas Keepsake Journal provides 6 years of space for memories. There’s space to record:New traditions you made-This...