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Mary Did You Know? The Birth of Jesus Foretold Luke 1:26-38 In the 6 th month, God sent the Angel Gabriel to Nazareth, a town in Galilee, to a virgin pledged to be married to a man named Joseph, a descendant of David. The virgin’s name was Mary. The angel went to her and said, “Greetings, you who are highly favored! The Lord is with you.” Mary was greatly troubled at his words and wondered what kind of greeting this might be. “Do not be afraid, Mary. You have found favor with God. You will be with…
This particular holiday is one which allows us to reminisce, reflect, remember, and rejuvenate! This year I spent only my second holiday with in-laws their or home! I know, you are asking how is that possible?! Let me clear the confusion. My first husband’s parents retired to Florida just before we met; I spent one Christmas with them there, and every other year my holidays have been in my home or my parents or siblings homes. I must say, I truly enjoyed spending this Thanksgiving holiday with my second husband’s extended family! What a joyous time to…
Clearing Out The Clutter In Our Hearts John 1:14 And the Word became flesh and dwelt amongst us, and we have seen His glory; glory as of the only Son from the Father, full of grace and truth. John 3:16 For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him shall not perish, but have eternal life. THE WORD INCARNATE… THE WORD BECAME FLESH….. JESUS CHRIST, OUR SAVIOR. RELIGION BRINGS CLUTTER. RELATIONSHIP WITH CHRIST BRINGS FREEDOM. Wow!! With the strict rules of Catholicism in the 50’s and 60’s…
What A Flood! Psalm 56:8 You have seen me tossing and turning through the night. You have collected all of my tears in a bottle! You have recorded every one of them in your book. HOW COULD SHE DO THAT TO ME? She even called my best friend to get her on her side of the issue. I felt like Jesus with the money- changers in the temple. I had to walk away and cool down. I had to tell her, ”I’m hanging up until you get ahold of your emotions.” Really, I hung up because I didn…
It Opened My Eyes And I Ceased Striving 2 Corinthians 3:3 Clearly you are an epistle of Christ, ministered by us, written not with ink but by the Spirit of The Living God, not on tablets of stone, but on tablets of flesh, that is of the heart. Linda Grace Raber, my high school football cohort: GIRLFRIEND YOU ARE THE BEST! That is a statement that we say to one another, from the heart. Years ago, we both struggled with our marriages. My marriage made a 360 and we have never been better. We both had baggage to melt…
But Jesus Himself would often slip away to the wilderness and pray LUKE 5:16 I am, without a doubt, a creature of habit. I do certain things the same way, in the same order, at the same time day after day, and week after week. Plus, when that routine or habit is broken or even just shaken oh my, look out! I am a disoriented mess! Such was the case recently; my household has been dealing with the dreaded stomach “bug”. Because different family members have fought it at different times in the previous weeks, my usual schedule…
PART 3 Over The River And Up The Hill To Dublin We Will Go Catholic Bible…The Book of Wisdom Ch.6 13-17Stay away from your enemies, and be on guard with your friends. Faithful Friends are a sturdy shelter; whoever finds one, finds a treasure. Faithful Friends are beyond price; no amount can balance their worth. Faithful Friends are life-saving medicine; Those who fear the Lord enjoy stable friendship, for as they are, so will their neighbors be. May, 2006… it’s Friday night. Dad is milking…time to call Gracie. It’s spring! Tom is busy…
PART 2 The Catholic Fressing: May 17,2003 And Other Zanies For your info: Dutch interpretation: The word Fressing means pigging out, or eating way too much. The word goxing means gossiping or playfully speaking. Before Vatican II, Catholicism was filled with rules. We didn’t eat meat on Fridays. I’m Bored!!!!! Living in a household of all men, can make the single woman feel unappreciated and often CRA!CRA!! When there’s a family vote over any issue, I usually lose…talk about feeling invisible! It’s mid May, all of the crops should be planted by now…
Everyday the world follows certain routines; things which are considered normal for each individual. Bathing, dressing, eating, sleeping, working, school, driving, and play are just a few items I can think I of. However, for some people we can add to that list. Praying, praising, worshipping, adoring are just some things that we as Christians consider routine. In bible study we are learning about prayer; the invitation, the response and the routine. I wonder, as you read this do you ask yourself what kind of routine you follow. Do you consider yourself one of the many who call prayer time…
PART 1 God Created A Monster: Halloween 2002 Prequil: My Best Friend….Linda Grace….. for years we dealt with workaholic husbands. My husband milked cows for 43 years, caring for his family and building a Century Farm. Gracie’s husband worked late hours at Honda. It’s a necessity of life for all women to have friends they can rely upon. Women need other women. The best way to stop feeling sorry for yourself, is to get a friend and become creative….. AND SO WE DID! Purple and pink wings, green antennae, six legs, and a tiny red body with…
Everyone will face death during their lifetime; the death of a loved one, a friend, a coworker, a “fur friend”, a neighbor, someone. This isn’t an easy thing, either. No matter who the person is, what happened, their age, none of it changes the finality and the pain. This year alone my husband has experienced the loss of five family members: 3 brothers, an aunt, and a cousin. All of them were illness related. The devastation the family experiences is so painful! For myself, it’s not knowing how to help him the most through the moment. I…
Happy Halloween! Luke 12:25-26 Who by worrying can add a single hour to his life? Since you cannot do this very little thing, why do you worry about the rest? I LOVE THE FALL: Halloween, harvest, colored leaves, chili, vegetable soup, pumpkin pie, Football Friday Night, cool, crisp sunny days, holidays on the way, Hallmark Xmas Movies begin. Fall decorations give a boost to my soul, with the sight of the holidays in the near future. How did Halloween originate? Before the medieval days, it was celebrated as All Hallows Eve. On the night before All Saints Day…
Everyday, people young and old, rich and poor will celebrate a birthday. When children celebrate they concentrate on gifts, cake and sometimes prizes during games. As we become older the focus changes; the birthday will bring some status to our lives. Sixteen year olds can drive, eighteen year olds can vote, and of course twenty-one is the legal drinking age. What exactly comes next? We used to consider the “over the hill” age to be fifty-five when I was a kid. But, now I’m past that and I don’t think that way anymore. So, what…
RIP….Our Sweet Dr. Kathy Sabo 1 Thess. 4:16-18 For The Lord Himself will come down from heaven, with a shout, with a voice of the archangel and with the trumpet of God, and the dead in Christ will rise first. After that, we who are still alive will be caught up together with them in the clouds to meet The Lord in the air. And so we will be with The Lord forever. Therefore, encourage each other with these words. I was raised on Weller Rd. in what is now Montgomery, a northern suburb of Cincinnati. We…
“Yes, Sir!” That’s The Only Answer When He Gives You An Order 1 Timothy 4:14-16 Do not neglect your gift, which was given to you through a prophetic message, when the body of elders laid their hands on you. Be diligent in these matters; give yourself wholly to them, so that everyone may see your progress. Watch your life and doctrine, closely. Persevere in them, because if you do, because if you do, you will save both yourself and your hearers. OK LORD…..I NEED TO GET SERIOUS! My gifts are the following: reading, writing, speaking, teaching…