Christian Speaker and Author
Well, it’s been a packed couple of days. My husband wasn’t even home. He was away hunting. Should have been less laundry, but there wasn’t. Should have been less food consumed, maybe only by a little. Does this happen to you? Every time you think you are saving somewhere on time, money or energy, something … Continue reading A Sacred Pause: Holiday Devotion 8
The rain drenched my first-ever decorative flag. Oh, I know it’s made for any weather. Somehow, I felt disappointed. Could it be my expectations for the holidays are creeping higher without my knowledge? I do not recall approving any internal memo that gave the go-ahead for expecting … Santa’s reindeer whistle around every corner melodious … Continue reading A Sacred Pause: Holiday Devotion 7
The world is concerned with profit not soul. Black Friday used to be just what it says … on Friday. However, capitalism’s tentacles have opened the doors to major stores on Thanksgiving. Some wait until 5pm, but you are more than welcome to fill your cart online before you go brave the crowds. We are … Continue reading A Sacred Pause: Holiday Devotion 6
My hips remind me when I don’t get a walk in. That hour between 4p and 5p is the slow close of the curtain, a perfect time to walk. A glimpse of Heaven’s pathway met me as I rounded the first corner: A not-so-subtle reminder of our ever-present hope. Hope of eternity and the hope … Continue reading A Sacred Pause: Holiday Devotion 5
Yesterday, we celebrated Thanksgiving. My mother-in-law and father-in-law were gracious to have us on the day I was in town for speaking. With one oven, timing is difficult. Switching the rolls with the roasting pan. Sliding the marshmallow-topped sweet potatoes to the side, making sure they had time to bubble and brown. Aroma of turkey … Continue reading A Sacred Pause: Holiday Devotion 4
The snow fell silently. Layers upon layers of tiny intricate flakes blanketing the yard, the sidewalk, the street. Whereas raging fires speak of God’s power and anger, delicate snow speaks of His gentleness and concern. He wants people to slow, businesses to close, homeless to find shelter, neighbors to help neighbors shovel. He longs to … Continue reading A Sacred Pause: Holiday Devotion 3
Temperature is falling here in PA. You when know you go outside with glasses on, the heat of our bodies meets the air, steam covers the lenses … clouding around us for a few short minutes. You might squint. But then just as He parted the Red Sea, the air clears. We have been given … Continue reading A Sacred Pause: Holiday Devotion Series
