Merry Tuesday dear friends! Can you believe it is only nine sleeps until Christmas?
“And the angel said to them, “Fear not, for behold, I bring you good news of great joy that will be for all the people. For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Savior, who is Christ the Lord.”
Luke 2:10-11 (ESV)
Welcome and come inside out of the cold where it is warm and cozy in the Sunshine Cottage!READ MORE
“And she gave birth to her firstborn son and wrapped him in swaddling cloths and laid him in a manger, because there was no place for them in the inn.”
Luke 2:7 ESV
It was a frosty morning on Friday, but I sensed that the eastern sky before sunrise would awaken my senses enough to help me endure the morning chill. I had walked quite a ways which also warmed me. I was thinking however about the English muffins and fig preserves that awaited me back at the house. I almost headed home but decided to be patient and give the sun a few more minutes!READ MORE
“And Mary said to the angel, “How will this be, since I am a virgin?” And the angel answered her, “The Holy Spirit will come upon you, and the power of the Most High will overshadow you; therefore the child to be born will be called holy—the Son of God.”
Luke 1:34-35 ESV
We hope your December is off to a bright start. Ours certainly is, bright and busy. But, isn’t that the way it is supposed to be between Thanksgiving and Christmas? This thought just occurred to me…I very much need to be thankful that I am able to be busy! But then again, should I not slow down, pause, and really allow my focus to be on Jesus and why He came?READ MORE