I was an escapist reader growing up. I would dive into a novel and live the life of the heroine. Life wasn’t always cheery. Nowhere near it actually. And it gave me a reprieve. I’m thankful for the healing I’ve received in Christ. I have nothing to escape from now. But as I read the Bible, I still find I put myself in the ...
It’s the day after Christmas, and my house is still. Everyone’s sleeping but my dog and me. I’m sitting by the twinkle lights of my tree thinking about the past couple of months and how it’s all over. After months of planning. After weeks of shopping and searching for just the right gifts. After hours and hours and hours of ...
So…..I stayed awake until midnight last night. That doesn’t usually happen. I’m an early bird, so by 9:00 pm, I’m ready to go nighty-night. I’d love to sleep later, but I just wake up, so I sleep in on the front end by going to bed early. (I may need coffee instead of tea today! 🙁 ) Usually midnight isn’t ...
I like to read through the Christmas stories in the gospels after Thanksgiving. The one in Luke is my favorite, so I started with that one, and for some reason, I couldn’t get past chapter 1 verse 13. While Zechariah was in the sanctuary, an angel of the Lord appeared to him, standing to the right of the incense altar. ...
Life is not always easy. I think we can all agree on that. There are ups and downs. Twists and turns. Smooth patches and rough places. I’ve had seasons I look back on with great fondness. When I remember them, I’m filled with warm fuzzies and happy thoughts. And then there are times I’d just as soon forget. I think we all ...