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…

Discern Wisely

The power of the Holy Spirit is set loose to do the will of the Father every time we forgive others and ourselves. The victory over evil is proclaimed daily in the perfect prayer. Our Father in heaven, holy and powerful is the name of Jesus. The kingdom of God Almighty reigns without end. Our…

Plaid Nancy Glad

Adorn me neck in a plaid. Cover me toes in socks, all buckled up in fancy boots. Outfitted appropriate to go in a Scottish style to scoot. All buttoned up for breezes. A brisk wind teases me rosy cheeks. This yarn is for a particular lassy. A proud Scot, named Miss Nancy. Her busy hands…

Vocabulary

There is great value in knowing a bit of historical, if not hysterical words used in the ancient days of the 1950’s or 60’s. Along with the words we spoke, we dressed in a certain style that marked us as definite fashionista divas. Note that each ensamble has a matching purse. Adorned with gloves and…

Going Dutch

The phrase “going dutch” means to share in the cost. A teen memory from the 60’s floated in with joy. A group of us went to Santa Cruz Beach for an entire day. Between us we had about $3.50 in our cutoff jeans. After hours frolicking in the sun, we pulled into a Diner. We…

Hope in Him

Who wakes up the sky with radiant colors of hope each day? Who can change a desperate heart into one filled with hope? Who can inspire a soul in prison to sing as if that tormented soul was in the holy presence of God? We alone have the power to choose our reaction to all…

Hockin Hosanna

What does Hosanna mean? It is a verb. It is His name, amazing Grace! Matthew 21:9 “Jesus was in the center of the procession, and the people all around Him were shouting, ‘Praise God, hosanna for the Son of David!’ Blessings on the One who comes in the name of the Lord! Praise God hosanna…