“The Lord is my shepherd, I lack nothing. He makes me lie down in green pastures, he leads me beside quiet waters, he refreshes my soul.” Psalm 23:1-3 I heard on the radio the other day a survey which showed that more people do not like listening to Christmas music than those who do. The majorityContinue reading “First Monday of Advent: FINDING PEACE”
Monthly Archives: November 2020
First Sunday of Advent: ANTICIPATION
“I wait for the Lord, my whole being waits, and in his word I put my hope.” Psalm 130:5 Advent is a season filled with eager anticipation, hope and glorious expectation. It’s a time to celebrate the arrival of our Lord. We live on the other side of His birth, knowing the story ofContinue reading “First Sunday of Advent: ANTICIPATION”
HELD
I look at this photo from 11 years ago and it makes me cry – a mix of sad and joyful tears. That night was the first time I witnessed her have an anxiety attack. I remember holding her tight in the ladies room and whispering words of comfort and encouragement to her. I heldContinue reading “HELD”
Throwback Thursday: GOD IS CALLING (Advent 2017)
2 Thessalonians 2:14; Matthew 28:18-20; Mark 16:15-16; 1 Corinthians 15:58 “And I heard a loud voice from the throne saying, “Look! God’s dwelling place is now among the people, and he will dwell with them. They will be his people, and God Himself will be with them and be their God.” Revelation 21:3 I wasContinue reading “Throwback Thursday: GOD IS CALLING (Advent 2017)”
WORDLESS WEDNESDAY: Red Poppies – A Symbol of Remembrance
Throwback Thursday: TRIUMPHAL (2016)
“The disciples went and did as Jesus had instructed them. They brought the donkey and the colt and placed their cloaks on them for Jesus to sit on. A very large crowd spread their cloaks on the road, while others cut branches from the trees and spread them on the road. The crowds that went ahead ofContinue reading “Throwback Thursday: TRIUMPHAL (2016)”
Wordless Wednesday: Thank You, Veterans
Throwback Thursday: INVITED (Advent 2018)
Acts 16:5; Luke 7:36; Ephesians 3:3-7 “Yet to all who did receive him, to those who believed in his name, he gave the right to become children of God— children born not of natural descent, nor of human decision or a husband’s will, but born of God. The Word became flesh and made his dwellingContinue reading “Throwback Thursday: INVITED (Advent 2018)”
Wordless Wednesday: A Single Step
Rae’s Bourbon Butterscotch with a Twist of Caramel Cookies
INGREDIENTS 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour 1 tsp baking soda 1 cup salted butter, softened (at room temperature) 1 cup white sugar 1 cup firmly packed light brown sugar 1 tsp cinnamon 1 tsp cloves 2 eggs, room temperature 1 tblsp bourbon (I used Woodford Reserve) 1/2 tsp vanilla extract 1/2 tsp caramel syrup (IContinue reading “Rae’s Bourbon Butterscotch with a Twist of Caramel Cookies”
Raelyn Pracht 