“And in despair I bowed my head; “There is no peace on earth,” I said; “For hate is strong, and mocks the song of peace on earth, goodwill to men!” Then pealed the bells more loud and deep: “God’s not dead, nor doth He sleep; The Wrong shall fail, The Right prevail, With peaceContinue reading “Hear the Bells”
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IN THE MIDST
“16 Rejoice always, 17 pray without ceasing, 18 give thanks in all circumstances; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you.” – 1 Thess 5:16-18 These words from Paul are meant to motivate us as Christians. He wants us to remember that these three things are the will of God inContinue reading “IN THE MIDST”
DEVOTION: JOY TO THE WORLD
“And the angel said to them, Fear not, for behold, I bring you good news of great joy that will be for all the people. For unto you, is born this day, in the city of David, a Savior, who is Christ the Lord.” Luke 2:10-11 Joy to the World, the Lord is come…Continue reading “DEVOTION: JOY TO THE WORLD”
DEVOTION: THE LITTLE DRUMMER BOY
“Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for human masters, since you know that you will receive an inheritance from the Lord as a reward. It is the Lord Christ you are serving.” Colossians 3:23-24 The Little Drummer Boy may be a fictional character, but hisContinue reading “DEVOTION: THE LITTLE DRUMMER BOY”
Let the Wind Take Hold
Our minds are like the tallest tree where the heaviest and strongest winds test the strength of the branches. Our thoughts are the many leaves attached to each branch. Some thoughts gladly let the wind take hold of them and send them either soaring in the rush or floating gently down. There are those others,Continue reading “Let the Wind Take Hold”
SURVIVING GUILT
When I was first told that I wouldn’t have to do anything else after the Lumpectomy (no chemo, or radiation, etc.), I was elated…at first. Guilt came next. Guilt is a powerful emotion that has a way of sneaking up on you. I guess, for me, you could call it survivor’s guilt. Before you askContinue reading “SURVIVING GUILT”
All Out of Love
I took myself out to lunch after the Easter service yesterday. In the booth next to me was an elderly couple, dressed in their Sunday’s best, who sat and ate their meals in complete silence. They ate, stared out the window, stared at each other, but never once did they speak. As I witnessed this,Continue reading “All Out of Love”
It’s Okay If We’re Not Okay
Sometimes as Christians we can feel like failures when the emotions we feel seem more powerful and stronger than the faith and trust that we hold. At first, it may feel wrong ti feel these, but emotions, as troubling as they can be at times, can also be beautiful, honest, and raw. And that’s howContinue reading “It’s Okay If We’re Not Okay”
A Journey in Grief
Grief. It’s so much more than an emotion or a stage. Grief is a journey. Grief takes you down a path of processing and healing. This path is individualized. The journey can be short, and the path well-paved. It can be short, yet an uphill climb. It can be a very long, but smooth journey,Continue reading “A Journey in Grief”
Waiting By The Phone
How many of us, both women and men, remember sitting by the phone waiting for that person we liked to call us? Sometimes, I admit this, I even picked up the receiver to check for a dial tone just to make sure the phone was actually working. Looking back, it’s funny, albeit, even a littleContinue reading “Waiting By The Phone”
Raelyn Pracht 