Moments with God

John the Baptist was a unique person from the start. God blessed him with a unique purpose – to prepare the way for the Messiah. Not much is heard about John in his growing up years, but as he is introduced back into the story, he is described as one who wore “clothes were made…

A promise is a declaration or assurance that one will do a particular thing or that a particular thing will happen. I try to not make promises if I know I can’t keep them, but sometimes I make a promise and break it. This happened the other day. My daughter, Bethany, and I had gone…

Stepping out into the dark of night, I gaze up into the sky. A twinkle catches my eye, and focusing in, I see not just one star twinkling but many. I try to pick out the Big Dipper, the Little Dipper, and the North Star. The beauty of the night sky never escapes me. A…

In putting on the suit, Scott Calvin in The Santa Clause movie, accidentally takes over for the former Santa Claus. After a night of harrowing adventures delivering toys, Scott and his son, Charlie arrive at the North Pole. Upon settling in for the night, Scott sips the perfect cup of hot cocoa and shares his…

“I have no room.” the innkeeper replied. Her spirits fell at the sound of those words. Heavy with pregnancy, Mary had travelled many miles from the town of Nazareth to Bethlehem with her husband, Joseph. A decree had gone out that all should be registered in the town of their birth. For Joseph and Mary,…

I have never been in the presence of anyone considered famous, so I am not sure how I would react. My guess is I would be bursting with excitement, yet I would not say a word. Being around people I really respect or admire can cause me to get a little tongue-tied. I have, however,…

Can you imagine? Your future is set. All the plans are in place. Joy springs from your heart as you look forward to what is coming…then the phone call that changes everything. Joseph did not receive a phone call, but when word came to him, his whole world changed. Joseph was betrothed to Mary. In…

Soon our church will hold our yearly Christmas event for our community, Christmas in the Valley. We love to host this event! In the coming weeks, Christmas decorations will be gathered and put in place. All will be made ready to celebrate the sights and sounds of Christmas with our neighbors! Several years ago, a…

As November rolls around, I love the conversations my daughter, Bethany, and I have shared about her wishes for Christmas. Last year, she had hoped for clothing, devices, and Stanleys. What is a Stanley anyway? I had to ask. Apparently, a Stanley is a container for beverages she has assured me will cause her to…

Growing up, I loved watching pageants, especially the Miss Universe Pageant. I definitely had no interest in being in any. I just loved the beautiful dresses and hearing the different accents as the women spoke. I would always pick my favorite contestant to win, and sometimes they would. Part of the pageant involved an interview.…