In lieu of “Merry Christmas,” a couple of friends said something a little different to me this year–they told me to enjoy the celebration of God coming down to live among us in and through the flesh of a babe. I was reminded of my friends’ words as I wrapped one of the presents that […]
Archives for December 2016
“Wrong/Right” Places
A couple of weeks ago I had the privilege of having lunch with two lovely ladies, both new friends, whom God used to remind me that it is darn near impossible for us to find ourselves in a place that God cannot use for good. Both of my new friends are accomplished artists, and one […]
“Sticker Shock” (and finding Jesus)
A couple of weeks ago, after my daughter and I both recovered from one of the nasty viruses circulating now, we undertook one of the highlights of my little girl’s life each year–preparing shoeboxes for other little girls. This shoebox ministry, a ministry of Samaritan’s Purse, is such a lovely one. Shoeboxes are filled with […]