One way to start a prayer is to read and reflect on a Scripture and then pray using the words from the Scripture. Ezekiel 34: 25-27 “I will make a covenant of peace with them and rid the land of wild beasts so that they may live in the desert and sleep in the...

Pondering: It is said that older folks reflect, ponder on their lives. Younger folks may be too busy to even take a moment to reflect but this was not the case with Mary. After the shepherd’s visit, Mary pondered all that had happened. In the quiet of the manger,...

Editor’s Note:  Sunday, November 28, 2021, began the Season of Advent for the Christian Church. This is the beginning of the church year, so Happy New Year to the church! This Advent Devotion is part of a handout available to interested customers at our Shining...

The Valentines shown in the picture were made by several generations of mothers and grandmothers. I am taking a moment to remember their love for their families. For those reading this blog, what are fond memories of love you received from family, friends, or even...

The 2020 Christmas Season has come and gone. As we have all experienced, 2020 was a year of change and for some, great hardship and heartache. So you may be wondering why, for a new year’s reflection and devotion, is there a picture of my family’s Advent Wreath...