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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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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What has caused you to pause lately?
Has anything stopped you in your tracks and caused you to reevaluate or regroup as you attempt to recover from a potential ‘hit’?
Let me give a personal example – my own health crisis.
For me, this was a life stopper. I had to quit my job – I had to move – I lost much of my normal function and ability to carry out the normal activities of daily living. [Read more…]
I’ve been noticing lately the marks people leave behind. I’m speaking about the small, every day ones. Little marks that proclaim “I was here’. [Read more…]
**I’m serving up a ‘small plate’ blog this summer. Short and sweet is the goal – less words, less fuss, more sweet.
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