When my granddaughter was young, she would often shout, “This is cause for celebration!” I loved the joyous attitude. Sometimes we are so busy and burdened that we miss frequent causes for celebration that enter our lives. And sometimes we abuse a celebration in indulgence and blind repetition of traditions. A real celebration leads usContinue reading “Real Celebration”
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Celebrate the Festival
Choosing Stones
When our grandson was younger, he took an interest in stones. Whether he was on an active search for stones or just casually walking around, a stone would catch his eye and he would take it home and give it a place of honor. To be honest, many of his precious stones looked ordinary andContinue reading “Choosing Stones”
Chosen and Precious
Misguided
I can’t tell you how many times that I have misinterpreted what people have said. I have formed incorrect opinions and assumptions based upon my misinterpretation. I have even done things wrong or not done something that was required based upon these incorrect understandings. We do the same with God. We think that He wantsContinue reading “Misguided”
Sacrifice of Thanksgiving
Gift Exchange
Have you ever witnessed a gift exchange that appeared awkward? Maybe, one of the participants didn’t feel comfortable with the exchange. Of course, this can happen for a variety of reasons, but a common reason could be just a lack of a close relationship between the two parties. Proverbs 15:8 says, “The sacrifice of theContinue reading “Gift Exchange”
Unacceptable Sacrifices
Imitation is Sincerest Form of Flattery
If you have children, then you have likely seen some traits in them that remind you of yourself. Many of these traits are passed down through our DNA, but many traits are also learned from their parents. Kids have an uncanny knack for mimicing what they see in us and others, of course, especially ifContinue reading “Imitation is Sincerest Form of Flattery”
