January 9, 2018 My trash gets picked up early in the morning, so I always put it out the night before. The company provides a large, wheeled tote that holds several bags. I keep it in the garage until it is time to roll it down the driveway for its weekly emptying. Since I live in the country, it is quite a ways to the road. In nice weather, this is not a problem, but when it is rainy or…..
In February of 2001, I wrote the following devotion. In 2011, something very thrilling happened dealing with the subject I was writing about. A friend suggested that I write the story and share it because it was such a blessing. This is “the rest of the story”, at least for now. But first, I will share the original devotion instead of re-telling it: One Sunday during his sermon, our minister suggested that as we read through the Bible, we…..
My lesson this past Christmas came the day after. All through the holiday preparation, I felt the Lord working in my life, calling me to be closer to Him. As I wrote in a prayer journal on December 26th, I was praising God for the gift He so willingly bestowed. That is when it dawned on me. The Bible tells of Jesus’ birth. Humble, yes. Unremarkable except to a few, yes. It was celebrated by angels as wonderful news for…..