Too much candy, too many chips, a lot of extra carbs from rice and potatoes, and left over cookies and candies sitting in my house – but not as many as yesterday! I get mad at myself, I get discouraged at how I am able to eat without thinking about the consequences until the consequences…
Read MoreLet us come into his presence with thanksgiving; let us make a joyful noise to him with songs of praise! Psalm 95:2 I have never been good at following the rules. I do when I have to but if bending is permissible – I will bend them. I have recently been introduced…
Read MoreA man who is kind benefits himself, but a cruel man hurts himself. Proverbs 11:17 Holidays, religious and otherwise, bring out the best in some of us and the worst in others. I have seen both but feel compelled to discuss the negative. It isn’t that anyone went out of their way to be…
Read MoreAnd all who heard it wondered at what the shepherds told them. Luke 2:18 It really is a simple story. I have heard it over and over again so the details are etched in my memory. From my youngest years in Sunday School I can remember the virgin Mary, the manger, the angels, shepherds, and…
Read MoreWhoever walks in integrity walks securely, but he who makes his ways crooked will be found out. Proverbs 10:9 How many Twitter and Facebook posts in the last few weeks have been declaring the posters’ demands to keep Christ in Christmas or stand with them as they say “Merry Christmas” rather than responding in…
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