source Merciful God, always with us, always coming:We confess that we do not know how to prepare for your Advent.We have forgotten how to hope in miracles;We have ignored the promise of your kingdom;We get distracted by all the busyness of this season.Forgive us, God.Grant us the simple wonder of the shepherds,The intelligent courage of the Magi,And the patient faith… Read More

Every once in awhile, an antsy feeling comes over me and I know it’s time again.  Time for what?  You ask. PROJECT TIME!!  Doing projects around the house is one of my very favorite things to do.  It’s a gene I inherited from my mom, who always seems to have a new project up her sleeve.  Sometimes a little, crafty project is… Read More

When people ask me what my hobbies are, I usually don’t know what to say.  Can I just tell you what my husband’s hobbies are?  That’s much easier.  He likes to hunt, fish and play golf.  My hobbies?  Well, I guess I read.  A lot.  Does that count?    Last Spring I posted a picture of the stack of books I… Read More

photo source Do you ever think about the fact that every time you open your Bible, it is as if you are reading it for the very first time?  The Word of God never changes, it’s true.  But we do.  We are ever-changing.  And our circumstances are ever-evolving.  So, the “me” who opened the Word yesterday is not the same girl… Read More

photo credit If we were permitted a quick peek behind the curtains of Heaven to catch a glimpse of God the Father, might we echo these words of David?  … Praise be to you, O Lord,God of our father Israel, from everlasting to everlasting.Yours, O Lord, is the greatness and the powerand the glory and the majesty and the splendor, for everything in heaven and… Read More

A prayer from Psalms as you approach the Word this weekend… photo credit Heavenly Father, Open my eyes that I may see wonderful things in your law. Give me understanding, and I will keep your law and obey it with all my heart.Direct me in the path of your commands, for there I find delight. Turn my heart toward your statutes… Read More