Let It Be

Let It Be

Then Mary said, “I am the Lord’s servant. Let it be with me just as you have said.” Then the angel left her. Luke 1:38 (CEB) The Christmas season is in full swing. The tree is up. Lights are strung outside. Presents are ordered, some wrapped. Parties are on the...
Traditions

Traditions

I have told you all this so that you may have peace in me. Here on earth you will have many trials and sorrows. But take heart, because I have overcome the world. John 16:33 (NLT) I love musicals and one of my favorites is “Fiddler on the Roof.” I can...
Edit Then Add

Edit Then Add

Let them praise the Lord for his great love     and for the wonderful things he has done for them. For he satisfies the thirsty     and fills the hungry with good things. Psalm 107:8-9 It’s about that time of year when the Fall decorations come down and the...
Expectations

Expectations

 I came to give life–life in all its fullness. John 10:10 (NCV) The doorbell rings and Rusty races to the door, barking up a storm. When I open the door, a box is waiting for me on the doorstep. Christmas is coming. But if you’re like me, the doorbell...
What do you want?

What do you want?

“What do you want me to do for you?” Jesus asked. Mark 10:51 (NLT) Picture the scene…Santa, jolly and round, sitting in a big overstuffed chair in a department store filled with shoppers and children. The line snakes around the tree with little ones, eyes big,...