It's not about the numbers chiseled in concrete, it's how you lived your life in the dash between. -- Scotty McCreery, The Dash Tombstones, life, and ambitions. This time of year, and this day in particular, people seem to think and act on these ideas more than usual. Tombstones Anyone listening to the news or… Continue reading Tombstones, Life, and Ambitions: A New Year’s Post
Immanuel, God with us
Graham Cracker “Gingerbread” House
He Ordained Peace
O LORD, you will ordain peace for us; you have done for us all our works. Isaiah 26:12 Peace. I doubt whether there is anything so sought after or valued in this world. Peacemakers are commended, both in Scripture and by society. Why, then, is there not peace? War and conflict spread overwhelmingly… Continue reading He Ordained Peace
Shenanigans: Week Before Christmas Break Edition
All Peace and Joy
Saturday Song: Emmanuel (Hallowed Manger Ground)
Longing. Hoping. Fulfillment. "What fear we felt in the silent years. Four hundred years... Can he be found? But broken by a baby's cry, Rejoice in the hallowed manger ground! Emmanuel. Emanuel. God Incarnate here to dwell! Emmanuel, Emmanuel. Praise his name- Emmanuel! The Son of God here born to bleed. A crown of thorns… Continue reading Saturday Song: Emmanuel (Hallowed Manger Ground)
Joy
Kindness Elves
It's hard to believe that less than three weeks remain in this semester. Granted, I've been listening to Christmas music since about July. Just ask my roommate. And the students who have wandered in my room to say hi when their bus arrives in the morning. "Ms. Watson... you listening to Christmas music?" Starting on… Continue reading Kindness Elves
A Thought About Thankfulness
So, conversely, complaining could be said to be a powerful witness about two beliefs hidden in our hearts: 1.) We don't believe God's purpose is being worked out, which means our God is not all powerful. 2.) We have taken it upon ourselves to interpret what God's purpose is, subjected this purpose to our own… Continue reading A Thought About Thankfulness
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