“The faithful love of the Lord never ends!  His mercies never cease. Great is his faithfulness;  his mercies begin afresh each morning.” Lamentations 3:22-23, NLT As I savor the last of the Christmas cookies and reflect on the stories behind each ornament on the tree, I am reminded of times shared with family and friends, places I’ve traveled, and lessons discovered along the way. Though some encounters were all too brief, and others have lasted a lifetime, I know now that ea

“For a child is born to us, a son is given to us. The government will rest on his shoulders. And he will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God,  Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.” Isaiah 9: 6, NLT Isn’t it amazing how God shared the news of Jesus’ birth with the prophets hundreds of years before He was born?  These same words of hope light our way to the first Christmas assuring us, “that time of darkness and despair will not go on forever” (Isaiah 9: 1). Today’s ancho

This is the day the Lord has made; let us rejoice and be glad in it. Psalm 118:24 What would it look like if you and I decided to wrap each day in gratitude?  Much more than a handful of holidays celebrated throughout the year, scripture highlights giving thanks as a way of life. In fact, Paul instructs, “ Let your roots grow down into him, and let your lives be built on him. Then your faith will grow strong in the truth you were taught and you will overflow with thankfulness

Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy and my burden is light. Matthew 11:28-30 Have you ever felt that if you just exerted more effort, dug a bit deeper, or strived a little harder, everything would magically fall into place?  If you’re like me, most days you embrace the rhythm of your routine, and your ‘t