That First Holy Night

Oh, what a night it must have been that first Christmas, the wonder and the awe that must have filled the air.  I can only imagine the hush of the wind and the stillness of the night.  I imagine for the shepherds the night began as any other night.  I can see the...

A Pattern of Good Works

As I have spent much time over the last few weeks looking at patterns for quilts, patterns in fabric, patterns for sewing and even patterns for cutting, I have found such comfort and meaning in patterns.  As you follow a pattern, you can see exactly how to do...

The Power of Praying Together

Matthew 18:19, 20: “Again I say unto you, That if two of you shall agree on earth as touching any thing that they shall ask, it shall be done for them of my Father which is in heaven. For where two or three are gathered together in my name, there am I in the...

God is on the Throne

I beheld till the thrones were cast down, and the Ancient of days did sit, whose garment was white as snow, and the hair of his head like the pure wool: his throne was like the fiery flame, and his wheels as burning fire (Daniel 7:9). These are troublesome times in...

Our Father

Matthew 6:9  “After this manner therefore pray ye: Our Father which art in heaven, Hallowed be thy name.” It seems that so often we, as Christians, hear the Lord’s prayer or more aptly said, the model prayer, with very little reaction on our part. At best,...