Advent 2025 is past. Christmas is here. The time of waiting is over. It’s time to rejoice in His arrival. Jesus, God with skin on, and born to a humble blue collar family, came to carve the way out of death. Rejoice. He is Love. And this is how He defines His love. “Greater love … Continue reading Love says I Am with you
A definition from Merriam-Webster: Hope: 1. to desire with expectation of obtainment or fulfillment. 2. to expect with confidence (as in trust). {Wait… watch and pray. Because He came then I can eagerly expect His return.} Biblically, our hope is in God. It’s my trust in Him, and His good nature that makes possible my … Continue reading Eager expectation of good
Thanksgiving Day, 2025. Dear Reader, May you experience, today, God's very real withness. For He has changed my life {again} by unveiling my eyes to the reality that He is with me. Immanuel. I have never known Him quite like this. You might think at my age, “Shouldn’t you know this by now?” I ask … Continue reading Withness: a review along with resources
A peek into an ongoing correspondence between sister-friends. She is one of my Paulettes and most assuredly my longtime Barnabia. Dear friend, I read yesterday Matthew 28 and Mark 16. This was our planned chronological reading with The Bible Recap. My reading walked me through the crucifixion. And then I encountered The Resurrection of Christ. … Continue reading The Resurrection: how do you respond?
November 15, 2025 A grateful heart. {good morning!} I’m determined to not miss this ‘give thanks’ season. Lord, don’t let me miss YOU. Don’t let me miss Your withness in these days quickly passing toward a new year. Teach me to walk slowly. To look up and around. I don’t want to miss what You … Continue reading Morning Communion: What happened to Thanksgiving?
As Christ followers, we have been given a great assurance that in Heaven we have a beautiful home awaiting us, a loving Father, and a great cloud of witnesses cheering us on toward the finish line. The welcome mat is out for those who make their way home today. The lights are on in Heaven. … Continue reading We will leave the Light on for you…
“Two become one… not in a poof of vows said on one particular day. I think it’s more of a long, slow merging over a lifetime.”Lisa Brittain Here’s to life @ 62 and 64. Our 60s! That sounds less fun than, “We were born in the 60s!” Regardless, here’s to being married 37 years. Here’s … Continue reading Page 17
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