Shining Moment

Shining Moment

What kind of Christmas tree do you have? Some prefer artificial trees while others insist on a live tree. Although I like the convenience of our artificial tree I miss having a real tree. Why just the smell of the freshly cut pine brings back memories of long ago when...
Shining Moments

Shining Moments

Be it unto me according to Thy Word. Luke 1:38 Each year I read again the Christmas story and am gripped by these words. Simple words. Strong words. Words of a trusting heart. Where did Mary learn to trust her God so completely? How did these words flow immediately...

Shining Moments

She was deeply intent on her coloring as I walked by her desk. Small fist guiding a purple crayon back and forth across the white drawing paper. “What are you drawing?” I asked and I’ll never forget her answer. “It’s a pink dress for my Mama.” Her brown eyes danced as...
Shining Moments

Shining Moments

Have you experienced some of the joys of this season yet? I did this morning. Early this morning I drove to our local Walmart with my two daughters. My list was short but I needed to have time alone so we split. I went one way – cell phone in hand and they went...

Shining Moments

Do you hear what I hear? Strains of Christmas carols. The ringing of the Salvation Army bell. And then over there on the side the sobs of the weeping widow. My heart is deeply moved. What do you hear? The sounds of  wiggly children practicing for their Christmas play....