Joy-Filled Days

“Unbind him and let him go.” (Jesus, in John 11:44) Lazarus was dead and had been for days. Then, by a spoken command of the Lord, he was made alive. From stone dead to NOT dead. Think about that for a minute. Alive because of …

The end of the year is a time for reflection. Many businesses and ministries give an annual report of their progress. It’s a way to remind interested parties of the direction, highlights, and worth of the work completed.Imagine if mothers sent out an end of …

We are just beginning to feel the drop in temperatures as the seasons shift here in New England. The cool nights come as a relief since this summer has been unusually hot and humid and rain scarce. We are once again experiencing shifts in family …

Hello. Can you believe summer is here? I am so looking forward to REST this summer but I don’t want to coast in my Christian walk. I don’t want to waste my summer, so to that end, I was praying about what book study we …

I’m currently drinking tea and waiting for my homemade Italian braid to brown in the oven. The anticipation of warm bread slathered with butter makes my waiting easy. I’m also awaiting the imminent arrival of our fourth grandchild. These are happy anticipations. But sometimes waiting …

It’s January, dear reader, and maybe, like me, you’re already a bit exhausted? Today I thought we’d all benefit by discussing ways to refresh physically and spiritually. If you are too tired to read through this whole post, go take a nap, my friend. I …

Happy New Year, blogging friends. We have a house full but I thought I’d steal away for a few minutes to thank you for another year of friendship and fellowship in this virtual space. I hope 2022 is a year of personal growth in grace …

I’m so excited to offer you this lovely printable just in time for Thanksgiving. My daughter, Rebekah, asked me to collaborate with her to create a piece of art with a message of thanksgiving to God in her Spencerian-inspired calligraphy combined with one of my …