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Sunday, December 26, 2021
Friday, December 24, 2021
Snapshot of Faith: Christmas
The Christmas tree is still in its box somewhere in the backroom. The Christmas ornaments are most likely in the same room in a couple of different bins. The ceramic Christmas village we usually set up is still packed away. A few decorations are up. Cards are strung up along some of our doorways. Not a lot of Christmas baking took place this year in our kitchen. We attended a Christmas Eve service in a new church instead of being part of the worship team of our church home. Instead of visiting or hosting family for Christmas, we will be by ourselves.
This Christmas looks way different for us than what we are used to. Just over a month ago we had to move due to a change of jobs for my husband. We moved to a town over 2 ½ hours away from everyone and everything we know. Transitions can be hard. I will admit that I have shed a few tears over having to move away. And not doing our usual Christmas Eve and Christmas traditions this year is certainly different and kind of makes it hard to “feel” like Christmas.
A few weeks ago I saw a wall hanging that said “Simplify Christmas: Celebrate Christ.” What a great reminder. We celebrate the one of the best events that ever happened—God sending His Son to earth to be born in order to provide salvation for all who believe on Him! Jesus came. He was born in a barn surrounded by animals. Angels told the shepherds of this glorious news! Jesus grew to be a man. He died on a cross for us, for our sins. We could never be holy enough to come before a holy God. Jesus came to pay the debt we could not pay. He loved us. He loves us! We have hope and salvation through Him.
Christmas is very different for us this year. But really, it’s also the same. We rejoice and celebrate that Jesus was born! We celebrate that He loved us so much to be willing to come and be born to die for us. And He rose from the grave! He is in Heaven preparing a place for those who believe in Him. What great love! What a reason to celebrate!
Celebrate. Celebrate Christ!
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1963 Buick
At the Automobile Gallery in Green Bay
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Saturday, October 9, 2021
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Baby barn swallow
We were fortunate to have this young barn swallow land on our deck railing while it was waiting for its lunch.
Saturday, October 2, 2021
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Tuesday, August 10, 2021
Red Sea Moment
Recently in a week’s time, I heard or read several references to either the Israelites at the Red Sea or a “Red Sea Moment.” The Israelites were facing an impossible situation. A body of water in front of them that they can’t cross. Pharaoh and his army approaching from behind. But God had a plan. God made a way for them to pass safely to the other side and He took care of Pharaoh's army, too.
My husband and I have found ourselves in a “Red Sea Moment” now. Just over a month ago my husband was informed that his position was one of many being cut by his employer. Unfortunately, we were in this similar spot roughly a year and a half ago. That was a fairly big “moment.” Despite hiring freezes because of the pandemic, in His perfect timing my husband was hired. And now we are back on the seashore.
Normally I like being on a shoreline listening to the music of gently crashing waves. However, I will admit, this is one I’m not particularly found of. I am a planner. I like to strategize and look ahead. Not knowing where we will end up is not exactly fun or fits my agenda. My husband is searching for his next employment opportunity. We have no idea when or where that opportunity will happen. We don’t know when God will part the sea for us. But we will wait on the shore. Trust His timing and anticipate His provision.
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