G.I.F.T. – God Is Forever True. It is Christmas! And on this day, the third and greatest gift is revealed. The birth of Jesus to a virgin whose faith overcame fear to bring salvation to the world. Luke 1:26-38 tells the story of Mary’s encounter with Gabriel. “26 Six months after Elizabeth had become pregnant, God sent the angel …
Every year at Christmas I write my daughter a letter. I started when she was six months old. I write about the experiences we had during the year, what she’s learned, how she’s grown, and I tell her how very proud I am of her and how much she is loved. I kept them in a special box …
My normal walking route at home coils and climbs through a rural landscape. The three-mile round trip is one I’ve walked hundreds of times. I could do it with my eyes closed, although not a good idea for obvious reasons. I know every rise and fall, twist and turn. The landscape is familiar. I don’t need to rely on anyone …
For many of us, Easter observance starts on Thursday when we remember the Last Supper that Jesus had with his disciples. We remember the first Holy Communion, the washing of feet, the betrayal by Judas. We remember the mental anguish Jesus experienced in the Garden of Gethsemane as he prayed and asked His Father, “Father, …
The calendar says it is spring. The icy wind and cold temperatures beg to differ. It is the end of March and the temperature yesterday in PA was 16 degrees with the wind chill. I spent the afternoon dodging snow squalls that left their white mark on the grass and sides of the road. My …
I like to walk for exercise and stress release. My normal walk is about 3 miles. I live in the country, so the road is quiet and weaves among woods and fields. It rises and falls. It reminds me of life. There are highs and there are lows. There are parts of the journey that …