December 2019 – Raelyn Pracht

SCARS

Today I received news of my last biopsy for the year. It was negative. I was so overjoyed by this news that it was hard to hold back the tears. Since 2011, with my first diagnosis of Melanoma, I have had countless biopsies, surgeries, and freezes. So why did this last biopsy result bring moreContinue reading “SCARS”

UNCHANGING

O Christmas Tree, O Christmas Tree – How richly God has decked thee; Thou bidst us true and faithful be – And trust in God unchangingly “Jesus Christ is the same yesterday and today and forever.” Hebrews 13:8 Jesus was the promise of the new covenant – a promise from a true and faithful God.Continue reading “UNCHANGING”

Christmas Hymn Devotion: “Do You Know What I know?”

“but in your hearts honor Christ the Lord as holy, always being prepared to make a defense to anyone who asks you for a reason for the hope that is in you; yet do it with gentleness and respect,” 1 Peter 3:15 “Said the shepherd boy to the mighty king Do you know what IContinue reading “Christmas Hymn Devotion: “Do You Know What I know?””

2019 Christmas Hymn Devotional: Let Nothing You Dismay

“God rest ye merry gentlemen Let nothing you dismay Remember Christ our Savior Was born on Christmas Day To save us all from Satan’s pow’r When we were gone astray Oh tidings of comfort and joy Comfort and joy Oh tidings of comfort and joy” God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen Do not beContinue reading “2019 Christmas Hymn Devotional: Let Nothing You Dismay”

Christmas Hymn Devotional 2019: THE CHRIST THORN

“The holly bears a prickle, as sharp as any thorn, And Mary bore sweet Jesus Christ On Christmas Day in the morn. The holly bears a bark, As bitter as any gall, And Mary bore sweet Jesus Christ For to redeem us all.” – The Holly and the Ivy “And the soldiers twisted together aContinue reading “Christmas Hymn Devotional 2019: THE CHRIST THORN”

Christmas Hymn Devotional 2019: A THRILL OF HOPE

“O holy night the stars are brightly shining It is the night of our dear Savior’s birth Long lay the world in sin and error pining Till He appeared and the soul felt its worth A thrill of hope the weary world rejoices For yonder breaks a new glorious morn” ~ O Holy Night Continue reading “Christmas Hymn Devotional 2019: A THRILL OF HOPE”