Chanukah Night Three
Chanukah Patience… I chose a picture of donuts because it is a "fried food" that is eaten during Chanukah. It would fit with self control more than patience, but can still remind us of how we should respond when placed in tempting situations. On the third night of Chanukah the “Love” candle lights Joy, than Peace and now PATIENCE… The word patience usually stirs up lots of emotions in people. Most parents are constantly telling their young children, “just be patient.” As adul
Chanukah Night Two
Chanukah Peace On night two of Chanukah the LOVE candle lights JOY and then PEACE. What do you think of when you hear the word, “peace?” Some people think of calm waters. Some think of no fighting. I’m sure that people who live in war torn countries think of no gun fire around them. Some people might just think of enjoying a peaceful massage or dinner. There are so many different ways that peace could be interpreted. What does the WORD of God say about peace? Isaiah 26:3 “A p
Chanukah JOY
Chanukah Joy… If you read what I wrote earlier, you will know that the LOVE candle is lit every night. This candle lights the other candles. On the first night of Chanukah (tonight, November 28th), you light the “servant candle” and then use it to light the JOY candle. JOY! So many verses about JOY. Where does a person start? Ecclesiastes 9:7 So go, eat your bread with joy, and drink your wine with a happy heart, for God has already accepted your deeds. (CJB) Nehemiah 8:10 Th
Chanukah Night 1
Tonight is the first night of Chanukah. I should have posted this blog yesterday to begin the process, but I will do this one now and then one later today so that tonight you can be on track. This year, because my son is here only until early afternoon and two daughters are working when it gets dark, we are actually going to light the first candle together before he leaves. I love how we can be flexible and enjoy the meaning without being legalistic about the exact moment the
Two Months...
I have not written a blog in over two months. Seeking... Searching.. Asking... Still don't have answers, but realizing more and more that I don't need to have answers. That's learning how to trust again... I'm still not on Facebook very often so if you comment on this, I probably won't see it. I do have messenger so you can reach me that way. I'm not who I used to be. Hopefully I am deeper and more filled with grace. HIS grace. Thoughts are still so scattered. I still overthi
