For the past four weeks, I've been leading a Bible study at my church on Wednesday nights. Our pastor is in a Christmas play and extra practices were scheduled this month so he couldn't lead a study. Each week I've been focusing on a different aspect of the Christmas story. As we … [Read more...] about Ordinary People
Archives for December 2012
A Treasured Gift
At Christmas time, I love to sort through the presents under the tree, looking for ones addressed to me. I'll pick each one up, shake it, squish it, feel the edges and try to identify the contents. I find books and cds fairly easy to identify unless the giver intentionally … [Read more...] about A Treasured Gift
The coffee shop
I have often wondered why I return to Starbucks again and again. I've written blog posts from there, such as this one: Pumpkin Spice Ponderings. I've sat and sipped overpriced coffee that isn't always that great. I've tolerated the often loud music that isn't my first choice and … [Read more...] about The coffee shop
Christmas hope
Tis the holiday season...this time of year can cause an array of emotions and thoughts. Family gatherings, buying presents, travelling and just generally trying to keep your sanity. So I thought I'd share a reflection for the season adapted from an email I got from a friend. I … [Read more...] about Christmas hope
God-fidence Part 2
Faith is the confidence that what we hope for will actually happen; it gives us assurance about things we cannot see. ~ Hebrews 11:1 NLTProverbs 3:5-6 has been continually running through my brain for the past couple of weeks. I'm trying to understand what it means and how to … [Read more...] about God-fidence Part 2