As Advent began a little over a month ago, I was trying to figure out a new tradition I could start to celebrate. I talked with friends, read blogs, searched the internet, and brainstormed, yet so many of the ideas I found all centered around doing things with your family each day... with the people… Continue reading A New Advent Tradition
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In the Little things…
Last night at the Short Course Bible Class on Psalm 34 we talked about noticing (tasting) God all around us, even in the little things. Here are just a few little (and big) places I’ve tasted and seen God the last few days (in no particular order): A fixed closet door New fun colored pens… Continue reading In the Little things…
Truly a Beautiful Sight!
Here is a glimpse into the beautiful sight I witnessed while I worshipped this weekend: Two middle school students working together to make sure we had light on the candles in the front of the Church to help us focus on THE Light, Jesus. Three high school student singing, playing, leading the congregation in… Continue reading Truly a Beautiful Sight!
December 26th.
(A re-post from a few years ago). Well, officially, in the view of the world, Christmas is over. All this hype leading up to that one day, December 25th. We celebrate Jesus or we celebrate Santa. The stockings that were hung by the chimney with care are now getting put back into boxes for… Continue reading December 26th.
Unable To Count That High
The leftover turkey, mashed potatoes, cranberry sauce and more fills the fridge. Pies and cookies line the buffet table ready to be eaten as soon as our stomachs can hold another bit of food. Bodies of friends lay asleep in the living room buried under blankets, pillows, and other remnants of last night’s sleepover. … Continue reading Unable To Count That High
Hope {Day 12} – Hope and Contentment… the Best of Friends
Tonight at the wonderful Philippians Short Course Bible Study at First Trinity we were studying chapter 4. It’s a wonderful chapter which I strongly suggest everyone read. (You could even do so right now by clicking here.) Anyway, in summary here are a few things covered in that chapter: vs 4 – Finding JOY in… Continue reading Hope {Day 12} – Hope and Contentment… the Best of Friends
Hope {Day 10} – Saying Goodbye with Hope
1 Thessalonians 4:13 “Brothers and sisters, we do not want you to be uninformed about those who sleep in death, so that you do not grieve like the rest, who have no hope.” This song is my prayer for all of those that I know and love who have recently lost loved ones. May… Continue reading Hope {Day 10} – Saying Goodbye with Hope
Hope {Day 9} – “Against All Hope”
Thinking about some of the high school kids that are in playoffs for sports in these coming weeks makes me think about my high school experience. Now, don’t get me wrong, I loved my high school and there were many things that our school was really good at (music, basketball, etc.)… but football just wasn’t… Continue reading Hope {Day 9} – “Against All Hope”
Hope {Day 7} – Giving Hope from Afar
In a way, this post is kind of “Part 2” of yesterday’s post. I mentioned yesterday that often in the times where hope needs to be offered, there aren’t really words or actions that can give that hope… rather, being present is simply enough. While I believe that is often completely true, I can’t… Continue reading Hope {Day 7} – Giving Hope from Afar
Adventures of the New York Variety #3 and #4
Yay for more New York Adventures! This past week provided two more opportunities to explore the area and have some fun. Past New York Adventures (In case you missed these posts) Going to the Buffalo Italian Heritage Festival with the Mongielo Family Trip to Niagara Falls with my sister and her fiance (I guess… Continue reading Adventures of the New York Variety #3 and #4
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