New Year Plans Proverbs 14:22

Do not those who plot evil go astray? But those who plan what is good find love and faithfulness. Proverbs 14:22



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My Manger

But Mary treasured up all these things and pondered them in her heart. Luke 2:19

I live in this day because my Creator wants me to. Today is special. I will love the situation in which God has placed me. I will love my manger.

Waiting for Him

You will be with child and give birth to a son, you are to give to him the name Jesus. He will be great and be called Son of the Most High. The Lord will give him the throne of his father David, and he will reign over the house of Jacob forever; his kingdom will never end. Luke 1:31-33

God bless us while we await the birth of a new Spirit in us, AMEN

Golfing in the Wind

let the wise listen and add to their learning, and let the discerning get guidance...Proverbs 1:5

Supposed to play this morning, but when I went outside to check on the weather I was about blown off my feet. So I called and cancelled. I hated to do it as I haven't played in a week!! I don't mind playing in a little wind, but this is too much.

Actually, there are some tips you can use when playing in the wind. If you are playing in a headwind remember what Greg Norman said at the British open in 1996 (he won!) "Swing with ease into the breeze". I think he was quoting another great??? Good tips: 1) Select more club to decrease the height of the shot 2) Play the ball back in your stance 3) Slow down to 80% of your regular swing speed.

If you are lucky and have a tailwind remember: 1) Play the ball forward in your stance 2) hit it higher (less club) 3) remember it will roll on you.

Guidance and tips...we love them. In this busy Christmas season have you remembered to get out the book that gives the best guidance of all? Get it out and reread Luke. Please.

Mary Answered

"I am the Lord's servant," Mary answered."May it be to me as you have said." Luke 1:38

I believe. But I don't always listen, nor answer. What a wonderful life I could have if I would listen more often. How much better would the world be if I answered? What would it be like if I acted as Mary did?
I believe that if Mary had not stopped to listen, or if she had heard but not accepted, the Creator would have gone to another. But, she did accept the angel's words and became our Lord's mother. What an amazing woman, what a glorious servant.
Would I learn to stop, listen, accept and act as Mary. May it be to me as You say, not as I want.

Prayer Friday 1 Corinthians 1:9

God, who has called you into fellowship with his Son Jesus Christ our Lord, is faithful. 1 Corinthians 1:9

Lord, thank you for the many blessings you have given us in this life. We overlook so many, and refuse to see many, and forget to thank you for many.
Please help us to remember that Christmas is a walk toward fellowship with the Living Christ. Lead us deeper into that fellowship, closer to living our lives in your will.
We know, Lord, that you are faithful. You are always here with us. Help us, this Advent, to truly find you in our hearts, minds and spirits. Guide us to your peace and joy, and help us spread it into our homes and families.
In our Living Christ, AMEN.

Bearing Witness

He himself was not the light; he came only as a witness to the light. John 1:8

Today, all day, I will bear witness to the Spirit working through others. I will look for good and positive actions, recognize them, and acknowledging them. In this way I will be searching out and moving toward seeing the Living Christ at work in my life and others. Walking toward a birthing of Christ in my world.

Advent Listening

Whether you turn to the right or to the left, your ears will hear a voice behind you saying, "This is the way; walk in it." Isaiah 30:21

Am I listening this Advent? I have been praying, because I have friends that are hurting, some that are scared, one that is lost. I have been entertaining and making our home a welcome to friends. I have been shopping and wrapping gifts for those I love. I have worked, rested, exercised, golfed, cried, laughed, slept, shopped, read, knitted...

I am "looking" forward to Christmas. I am thinking about the birthing in me of a closer walk with the Living Christ...but...how much time am I spending listening?

A motive in the human heart is like deep water, and a person who has understanding draws it out. Proverbs 20:5

My Mother's very best friend died just a few moments ago. I know in the very fiber of my being and deep in my soul they are together right now. They loved and totally understood each other. They had different personalities, but absolutely, shared love and beauty in their souls. They were two of the most gracious women I have ever known. The deep waters of their hearts flowed with love.

The motive, or as another translation of this verse reads "the designs in a man's mind" should always be love. With love comes understanding and patience. As we approach Christmas through the Advent season, let's work on that. As we head toward the end of the year, let's put aside the busy, the past, the silly, the hurts. Let's look past the motives of the ego, ours and other's, past the motives of personalities, ours and other's. Let's look for, and find, the deep waters of love with which God has graced our souls. Let's slow down and be still and really look for the Spirit of love in ourselves and know that we will find it in others.

These two women left behind four daughters. May we four look on each other as love our Moms left behind on this side.

Red Kettle Giving

A gift opens the way for the giver and ushers him into the presence of the great. Proverbs 18:16

There are many ways to share our blessings this Christmas season. One of my favorites is the Salvation Army and their Red Kettles. I was overjoyed to find that I could put one of their kettles right here in this site! Please join me in supporting this great organization. All you have to do is click on the Red Kettle over there on the right and follow the directions. Thank you for helping and God bless you and yours.