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“Therefore, be imitators of God, as dearly loved children. And walk in love, as the Messiah also loved us and gave Himself for us, a sacrificial and fragrant offering to God.” Ephesians 5:1-2 “Death, where is your victory?Death, where is your sting?Now the sting of death is sin, and the power of sin is theContinue reading “The Reason”

“Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of lights, with whom there is no variation or shadow due to change.” James 1:17 ESV “For the wages of sin is death, but the gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord.” Romans 6:23 HCSB “ThanksContinue reading “Christmas Morning”

“Thanks be to God for His indescribable gift.” 2 Corinthians 9:15 “Every generous act and every perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of lights; with Him there is no variation or shadow cast by turning.” James 1:17 The Lord’s gifts come to all of us; each as differently as the personContinue reading “God’s Gifts”

“The Lord is near the brokenhearted; He saves those crushed in spirit.” Psalm 34:18 “Therefore, let us then approach God’s throne of grace with boldness, so that we may receive mercy and find grace to help us at the proper time.” Hebrews 4:16 Life After Loss Life after loss is not the same. There areContinue reading “Life After Loss”

“Let the favor of the Lord our God be on us;establish for us the work of our hands—establish the work of our hands!” Psalm 90:17 “Whatever you do, do it enthusiastically, as something done for the Lord and not for men,” Colossians 3:23 Homemade items are the best! They’re full of thought and love, skillContinue reading “Homemade”

“Give thanks to the Lord, for He is good;His faithful love endures forever.” 1 Chronicles 16:34 “Rejoice always!Pray constantly.Give thanks in everything,for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus.” 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 This year’s Thanksgiving gatherings will again be different than in past years. Instead of big get-togethers, the gatherings will be muchContinue reading “Thanksgiving”

“Now therefore, our God, we give You thanks and praise Your glorious name.” 1 Chronicles 29:13 HCSB “Hallelujah!Give thanks to the Lord, for He is good;His faithful love endures forever.” Psalm 106:1 HCSB Do we decorate before Thanksgiving or wait until the day after? So many debate this question. What if we chose something inContinue reading “Thanksgiving Tree”

“First of all, then, I urge that petitions, prayers, intercessions, and thanksgivings be made for everyone, for kings and all those who are in authority, so that we may lead a tranquil and quiet life in all godliness and dignity.” 1 Timothy 2:1-2 I enjoy walking and talking with the Lord. The time we spendContinue reading “Prayer Walks”

“Repeat them to your children. Talk about them when you sit in your house and when you walk along the road, when you lie down and when you get up.” Deuteronomy 6:7 “Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice!” Philippians 4:4 “but honor the Messiah as Lord in Your hearts. AlwaysContinue reading “Fun Together”

“A friend loves at all times, and a brother is born for a difficult time.” Proverbs 17:17 “Therefore, confess your sins to one another and pray for one another, so that you may be healed. The urgent request of a righteous person is very powerful in its effect.” James 5:16 Candace and I met theContinue reading “Best Friends”