Jesus was the greatest sign we could ever receive to show us God’s love. His birth represents an invitation to all of us to become children of God and heirs to the kingdom. It is one of the many promises of God to us. We are His children. The kingdom belongs to us through Him. Continue reading “An Invitation”
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FINDING PEACE I heard a survey on the radio the other day which said that more people do not like listening to Christmas music than those who do. The majority of people who do not like to listen to Christmas music said it is because it stresses them out. It is a reminder of allContinue reading
ANTICIPATION
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 of Joseph, Mary, how there was no room for them at the inn. We know that Jesus was born intoContinue reading “ANTICIPATION”
PUMPKIN SPICE LATTE COOKIES
1 ½ cups all purpose flour 1 ½ tbsp cinnamon 1 tsp nutmeg ½ tsp cloves 2 tbsp instant coffee ½ cup salted butter, browned To the browned butter you will add: 2 tbsp 1 tbsp Torani Pumpkin Pie syrup 1 tbsp Cinnamon Whiskey (optional) 2 tsp instant coffee 1 teaspoon vanilla extract ½ cupContinue reading “PUMPKIN SPICE LATTE COOKIES”
The Gift of Knowing You: Friendship
The Apostle Paul says in Philippians 1:3:Whenever you cross my mind, I thank my God for you and for the gift of knowing you. (The Voice) My sophomore year of high school we moved to Virginia. I knew that in order to make friends and enjoy my high school days, I needed to overcome myContinue reading “The Gift of Knowing You: Friendship”
A Real Life Lesson in Prayer on this Thanksgiving Day
On this Thanksgiving Day, my husband and daughter experienced first hand the beauty and power of prayer.
Throwback Thursday: The Clock Maker (a start to a short story circa 2020)
The clock he had built himself chimed above his head alerting Henry and his cat of a new hour. Alfie mewed at the sound then curled himself back into a contorted ball. Henry didn’t hear the Westminster chime at all. In fact, it had been hours since he had heard anything including the television heContinue reading “Throwback Thursday: The Clock Maker (a start to a short story circa 2020)”
WORDLESS WEDNESDAY: Abigail and Shutterbug
A Lesson in Perseverance
Is it wisdom that allows you to realize you are in the middle of learning and growing in a certain area? If so, God has granted me this gift. And, yes, I would call learning about perseverance being a gift. Although I didn’t realize this right away, it certainly became clear as I sat inContinue reading “A Lesson in Perseverance”
Raelyn Pracht 