One of the celebrations of the Christmas season I attended was a Ladies Night of Music. Round tables of eight, elegantly decorated with red table cloths, pine bough center pieces and trays of goodies, filled the foyer of a large church. Women’s voices mingled into a blend of laughter and pleasant conversations, while the aroma of cinnamon and apples permeated the area. Several song sheets sat expectantly on each table. One of the songs we sang was to the tune of “God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen.” (Lyrics by Becki Warnock) Sing along with me. “God Keep You Women Strong Read More
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The Four Candles
The four candles burned slowly. The ambiance was so soft, one could almost hear them talking. The first candle said, “I am peace. The world is full of anger and fighting. Nobody can keep me lit.” Then the flame of peace snuffed out completely. The second candle said, “I am faith. I am no longer indispensable. It doesn’t make sense to stay lit another moment.” Just then a breeze softly blew out Faith’s flame. The third candle said, “I am love. People don’t understand my importance, so they simply put me aside. They even forget to love those nearest Read More
Deepest Desire
What is your deepest desire? What do you long for at the core of your being? Do you covet a marriage that is solid and makes you happy? To be loved unconditionally? Or finding the job that you love to do that offers a great salary and full benefits? What about good health with the vitality of youth? Do you desire a body that is perfect in shape? What if your loved ones did not have difficulties to battle? Or what if your aging parents didn’t have to suffer or be alone? Do you yearn for a world without crime Read More