Familiarity with something doesn’t necessarily mean we grasp its deeper meaning. Most of us have heard the Christmas story all our lives, but how many of us actually get it? Before I was saved, I had no notion of the meaning of Christmas. Year after year I sang about this little Lord Jesus who lay… Continue reading Finding Christmas
Author: Stephanie O'Donnell
Something Brief, Something True: Peace
Today I'm participating in Aliens & Pilgrims Something Brief, Something True with this thought: “You keep him in perfect peace whose mind is stayed on you, because he trusts in you.” (Isaiah 26:3) There is nothing like a little worry or fear to ruin a perfectly peaceful day. Sometimes these irritants creep in unaware. Silent… Continue reading Something Brief, Something True: Peace
A Simple Gift II
"A person’s gift makes room for him and brings him before great people." Proverbs 18:16 I first posted "A Simple Gift" a year ago, and have decided to repost again as the deadline for the annual Operation Christmas Child Shoebox campaign is fast approaching (Collection Week is Nov. 18-24). Our church has taken a different approach to the shoeboxes this year. We… Continue reading A Simple Gift II
Sing to the Lord
Joining in with Something Brief, Something True . Here we write a few words about a verse of Scripture. Inspired by fall’s fading light and the worshipful call of Psalms of 96-98, I found myself penning some thoughts into a poem. May it be a blessing to you on this cool, late fall day. Creation… Continue reading Sing to the Lord
Something Brief, Something True: Dew Upon the Grass
Today I’m joining in on Something Brief, Something True , where we share a Scripture verse and a few words. "Give ear, O heavens, and I will speak, and let the earth hear the words of my mouth. May my teaching drop as the rain, my speech distill as the dew, like gentle rain upon… Continue reading Something Brief, Something True: Dew Upon the Grass
The Light for My Path 