Noel

Grim was the world, dark and grey. The moon and stars were fled,The hall was dark,without song or light,The fires were fallen dead.The wind in the trees was like to the sea,And over the mountains’ teeth, a whistled bitter-cold set free. A word, like a sword leapt from its sheath. The Lord of the weatherraised…

Alley Family Roots

A Love Story in the Shadow of the Eifel Mountains, began in the small village of Shuen Ecken. In the heart of post-World War II Europe, an eager 19-year-old boy named Willis Earl Alley was the son of Vernon and Isa Mae. He was the middle child born into a tribe of 12 field workers.…

Visiting the Elders

Visiting folks without family in nursing homes, or in any local hospital – is something retired folks were given extended life to do. With a gentle touch, eye contact, and a willing ear to listen, just pray God gives us a pause and confidence to share a word. Yvonne Jones spent 30 years working as…

Holiday Gifting

God’s mercy and grace is our unwrapped free gift. Life is hard alone, therefore God gifted us with a family of God and friends. As we plan our holiday feasts, let us remember those who have lost a loved one, and those who live alone. Many are coping with infirmities, loss, and recovering from hard…

A Gift Unwrapped

To every heart, amazing love is extended. SOON, very SOON, packaged gifts tied up with ribbons will be undone as colorful paper is torn off boxes of gifts. The world chose December 25th as the designated day to celebrate the birth of Jesus. Many will choose to rejoice in our rebirth “in Him.” Singing “Silent…

Both Sides

We all could face up to our own faults if we could see our clear need for a Savior. Peter said, “Repent, and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins, and ye shall receive the gift of the Holy Ghost.” Acts‬ ‭2‬:‭38‬ ‭KJV Left alone,…

Purposeful Retreat

To get away, to go into the secret place of the most High, to reconnect with His purpose and supreme plan, is to retreat from the distractions of this world. A purpose driven retreat from the Deceiver, is to realign our life with Jesus, the Author and perfector of our faith. It is a choice…

Waiting

Patience proves to be profitable, however, do NOT be idle as you wait. Waiting on God in Hebrew is the active word quavah. Our Father does not expect us to be passive and watch the world have its way. As we wait, we expect, hope, and interact in peace with Spirit. We intertwine with His Spirit…

Set Apart

These LaOla girls were set apart as a testimony of God’s plan. They shine with the glow of knowing that they are loved and that God has a plan for their future. Who is our Promise Keeper, our Provider of all good? Psalm 132:15 “I will bless her with abundant provisions; her poor I will…

Who Dunnit?

Flash Point! Who changes hearts? Who has all power? Where did the sudden flash of Wisdom come from? What is the will of God? Who, What, Where? Our Father’s angels encircle us, the Spirit of God envelops us, and our joy is rightly exuberant. Our compelling glow draws bewildered people into our circle of influence. We…