Christmas Card: Part 1

This is the first part of a Christmas Card to all my friends and readers!
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For to us a child is born,
to us a son is given,
and the government will be on his shoulders.
And he will be called
Wonderful Counselor,
Mighty God,
Everlasting Father,
Prince of Peace!!
Isaiah 9:6
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From Handel’s Messiah:
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The Truth According to Linus

Simple.
Profound.
Hands-down, my favourite scene from any movie ever:

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Twice Adopted

I’m thankful for adoption!  I am twice adopted, once by my Daddy on this earth, and then by my Father in Heaven. 
When my Dad met and fell in love with my mom, he quickly became aware that I was part of the ‘package.’  A rambunctious, spoiled 3-year old, loved and trained by her mom and grandparents, didn’t dissuade him from marriage or [...]

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I Hold the Truth

Today (and always) I’m thankful for my very own Bible.  What a commodity!! A priceless gift and treasure!
I’m guilty blessed to have more than one.  My favourite, and most used. is the New American Standard Version, because that’s where I started when God opened my eyes to His Grace in 1972.  But many others fill our library of treasured books: KJV, RSV, [...]

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Rejoice in Hope

Right before our beautiful granddaughter, Eva, was born, I started a blog series on the “in what” we should rejoice.  Presently, I’m fully rejoicing in the birth of a beautiful baby girl, the happiness of my daughter, and the delight of holding a little miracle in my arms!
But….
What about those times, when we don’t see or feel [...]

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Give Your Troubles Away

“In my anguish I cried to the Lord, and he answered by setting me free. The Lord is with me; I will not be afraid. What can man do to me?”  Psalm 118:5, 6  (NIV)
Wy do we keep our troubles and anguish to ourselves?  The psalmist David cried to the Lord. when his heart was [...]

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A Psalm for Rebecca

A Psalm for my sister-in-law as she continues her chemo treatment today.  A Psalm, a prayer, a cry…may the Lord encourage her, and you, through His reassurance, mercy, deliverance, protection, compassion, goodness, and very Presence. 
Psalm 116    NIV
1 I love the LORD, for he heard my voice;
       he heard my cry for mercy. 
   2 Because he turned his ear [...]

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My Compass, His Word

“Thy Word is a lamp to my feet, and a light to my path.”  Psalm 119:105
“Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and do not lean on your own understanding. 
In all your ways, acknowledge Him, and He will make your paths straight.”
Proverbs 3:5, 6

“Man’s steps are ordained by the Lord, How then can man [...]

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Fresh, Full, Free Mercies

“The steadfast love of the Lord never ceases; his mercies never come to an end;  they are new every morning; great is your faithfulness!”
 Lamentations 3:22-23 (ESV)
 
New babies.  Old friends. Travels.  Rest.  Weddings.  Cancer.  Answered prayers.  Unanswered prayers.   Strength.  Weakness.   Faith.  Wavering.  Trust.  Waiting.   Evening fears.  Morning mercies.
  = My mind at a glance.
That’s why I have to [...]

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He will never, never, never forsake

“The Lord is the one who goes ahead of you; He will be with you.  He will not fail you or forsake you.  Do not fear, or be dismayed.“  Deut. 31:8
“…I will not fail you or forsake you.”  Joshua 1:5
“…He Himself has said, “I will never desert you, nor will I ever forsake you.”  Hebrews [...]

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