One Christmas tradition I shared with my family was Christmas tea. It was a special time to share tea and conversation. When my Dad passed, my Mom and I carried on the tradition until she moved to another state. I then looked forward to our telephone conversation as we shared our Christmas tea across the miles, until she joined my Dad.
Without her there, my Christmas gatherings with my cousins became all the more special to me as that was my family connection. They were a large family so it would always fun to see them and catch up on
It is the most wonderful time of the year! Have you noticed that people seem a little friendlier between Thanksgiving and Christmas? There truly seems to be a “spirit of Christmas.”
This is also a time you can easily overdo. With frayed nerves, you can live the next month stressed out and miss the real reason for Christmas. Jesus is the greatest gift that you can give to anyone. If you keep Him close in your heart and allow His heart of love and compassion to work through you, you will bring His peace to each situation you encounter.
Life is a series of experiences. It is simply that. The value you assign to each experience…positive or negative…will greatly impact your journey through life. If you tend to see the negative side of a situation you will surely miss any positive you could enjoy along the way. I am not saying to be a Pollyanna and not see reality. What I am saying is to stay positive, use discernment and keep your vision forward .
Do not sweat the small stuff. In the realm of all eternity, it is all small stuff! Trust in the Lord, for therein lies
“Peace I leave with you, My peace I give to you; not as the world gives do I give to you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid.”
Jesus
John 14:27
When I read this scripture this morning I could not help but wonder why most Christians are not at peace. I certainly include myself in this at times. Jesus leaves us His peace and gives it to us, yet do we freely receive that peace? His is a deep peace unlike anything the world has to offer. Yet, do we look to
As we go into fall, before the holidays, take this time to walk through your house and donate those things you do not really love or no longer use. Physical clutter actually clutters your spirit. To free up your surroundings will free up your mental clutter and give you more clarity. You will be more focused.
While clearing out, check your heart clutter (for it is always a heart issue). Clear out those things and response patterns that no longer serve you: bitterness, anger, resentment, offense and the like. Keep only those heart patterns that bring you closer to God,
For those of you who are not on certain Social Media sites, I publish “Short Takes” every day. Below are the takes for last week. Also are included links to short posts “From the Archives of Esther’s Warriors Ministry.” I pray they bless you and keep you striving toward a full Kingdom walk ‘for such a time as this!’
God Bless,
Michele
How’s your “love walk?” It is never too late to turn it around. Start today! 🙂
Bottom Line: “Love one another as I have loved you.” Love, Jesus
In reading the Bible this morning I came across a scripture that I want to share with you.
For it is written:
“Blessed is he who reads and those who hear the words of this prophecy, and keep those things which are written in it; for the time is near.”
Revelation 1:3
First and foremost, the promise of God is blessing to those who read this book of the Bible.
Second, not only must you read the words but also hear them. Head knowledge alone is insufficient. Recitation alone is insufficient. To hear them is to let them go
What does love mean to you? Love is…[fill in the blank]. I am sure it means something different to each of us, yet at the core love is simply love. Volumes could be and have been written about love so what I will share is just a snapshot.
In looking up definitions of love I found almost a total inclusion of sexual attraction. So you could deduce that in the world love is often confused with lust. Of course in a committed marital relationship sex is a component but it surely is not the total take. Loving someone in a
Life is a series of choices. Each choice, not matter how seemingly insignificant, builds on others and sets in motion those to come. Consider your choices carefully for from them will unfold the rest of your life.
If you commit to something, choose to follow through even if you do not feel like it. That is integrity. If you are in a challenging situation, choose the high road even if you would rather not. That is character. If you have been wronged, whether
