Labors of Love

There are so many reasons to be thankful, including so many people that bless our lives. Several days ago, I was visiting with a friend at his home. He and I were sitting on the front porch talking and watching the neighborhood activity. Children were riding their bikes along the sidewalk, several couples were strolling together, and people were coming in and out of their homes. Occasionally, […]

Finding Our Blessings

Sometimes, what we want to avoid, can produce fruit we always wanted. The past week was a time of recovery for me following some unexpected dental surgery. What I hoped was a simple extraction came with a little more work and pain than I expected, but thankfully, I am in the final stages of the healing process. While my experiences with dental work were always […]

A Child is Born

A Childis born to usand His name shall be calledWonderful, Counselor, MightyThe King. A sonis given nowof His kingdom and peacethere shall be no end. He will reignalways. JesusLight of the worldfound in human likenessHe is here to deliver hopeto all. Saviorwe welcome YouCome make our hearts Your home.Be born in us anew each dayAmen.   (A Holiday Cinquain)