Hearts hold a special affection for me. It began when I was in a Old Testament Bible Study of I and II Kings, it was there I noticed God cares about hearts. Deeply.
“Man looks at the outward appearance;
the Lord looks at the heart.” I Sam 16:7
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I knew a woman of great faith. You probably know one or two, as well.
If you were to knock on her front door, I know she’d greet you warmly. She’d invite you right in and put on the tea kettle in the kitchen, while pulling out the fine bone china teapot with the yellow floral pattern to prepare her finest Earl Grey tea for you. [Read more…]
I chose a word for 2018. Actually, the word chose me. It’s come to me in a number of ways; none of them of my choosing.
My word continues to chase me – knocking hard on the door to my heart, ‘Hello. Is anybody there?’. I want to say ‘No.’ This word is not a word I like.
It makes me uncomfortable. Squirmy. Desperate to get away.
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Christmas is upon us, along with the myriad of expectations we carry with it. Things like – finding the perfect gifts, entertaining our friends and close family, special holiday traditions like stockings, holiday parties, a photo on Santa’s lap. Expectations run high.
Today, I’m wondering, if I am including or expecting Jesus in my Christmas preparations? Does it take some work?
I’m thinking Advent may be similar to preparing for company coming for dinner. It requires some preparation and planning. Making some room at the table of my life. Clearing out some space. Getting ready for the one coming.
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Does anyone else notice that people are less polite these days?
Politeness seems to be a lost art. Please and thank you’s are rarely heard. I am old fashioned and I crave, yes, crave, politeness. Niceties. Love them. “Please” and “thank you’s” settle me. Make me smile.
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