“Jesus told them, “This is the only work God wants from you: Believe in the one he has sent.””John 6:29 I was cleaning up from a busy day at school with my Littles – setting things straight for another full day of learning ahead on the morrow – when I caught sight of BabyContinue reading “What Do You Want From Me?”
Category Archives: Christmas
Rime Time
“After the wise men were gone, an angel of the Lord appeared to Joseph in a dream. “Get up! Flee to Egypt with the child and his mother,” the angel said. “Stay there until I tell you to return, because Herod is going to search for the child to kill him.””Matthew 2:13 Conditions haveContinue reading “Rime Time”
Name Changer
“And she will have a son, and you are to name him Jesus, for he will save his people from their sins.””Matthew 1:21 I never knew until I had kids what a big deal it is. I mean, you’re trying to include both families. You’re dealing with another human (your partner) who has absolutelyContinue reading “Name Changer”
The Frankenstein Faux Pas
“And may you have the power to understand, as all God’s people should, how wide, how long, how high, and how deep his love is.”Ephesians 3:18 Ah, littles. They’re just so – well, little. I mean, their take on life is rather innocent. There’s a lot they don’t know yet. And when they fillContinue reading “The Frankenstein Faux Pas”
Shove Harder
“And she brought forth her firstborn son; and she wrapped him in swaddling clothes, and laid him in a manger, because there was no room for them in the inn.”Luke 2:7 They just won’t fit. And yet, I had just pulled the boxes out. They certainly should go back in. Perhaps some sterner stuffContinue reading “Shove Harder”
Let the Light In
““Your eye is like a lamp that provides light for your body. When your eye is healthy, your whole body is filled with light.”Matthew 6:22 Ah, lights. I love them! Lights are strung all around my wee house right now – in garlands. On trees. Around pictures and decor items. In lanterns. Battery companiesContinue reading “Let the Light In”
A Prince for the Paupers
“He has brought down princes from their thrones and exalted the humble.”Luke 1:52 It’s a tale of rags to riches. Actually, wait. It’s a take of riches to rags, truth be told. Think about it. God, adored in heaven by countless angelic beings, coming to earth to be born in a barn. It doesn’tContinue reading “A Prince for the Paupers”
Enter the Killjoy
“After the wise men were gone, an angel of the Lord appeared to Joseph in a dream. “Get up! Flee to Egypt with the child and his mother,” the angel said. “Stay there until I tell you to return, because Herod is going to search for the child to kill him.””Matthew 2:13 A drawnContinue reading “Enter the Killjoy”
That Stinks!
“She gave birth to her firstborn son. She wrapped him snugly in strips of cloth and laid him in a manger, because there was no lodging available for them.”Luke 2:7 They placed him on my chest – a wet, wiggling, precious package. My son. My firstborn. Hubby and I may have felt that weContinue reading “That Stinks!”
A Little Sheepish
“That night there were shepherds staying in the fields nearby, guarding their flocks of sheep.”Luke 2:8 If asked to think of a majestic creature – a strong, capable, or otherwise impressive animal – would your mind leap to a sheep? No? Yeah. I get it. I mean, sheep are – sheepish. Am I right?Continue reading “A Little Sheepish”
Growing in Grace 