Christmas Eve we attended our church's Christmas Eve worship service. We arrived early and had a bird's eye view to the entire evening as we sat perched on the back row of the risers. We watched as family after family filed in together, complete families delightfully celebrating their time together. Those we spoke to greeted … Continue reading Fleeing for Refuge
Month: December 2019
Not a Happy Birthday
This morning I feel the full weight of sorrow. Through the still of the night last night I tearfully sat awake in our living room gazing at six carefully hung stockings gently illuminated by the light of the Christmas tree. I was awake remembering December 20th, 1999, all the December 20ths since, and a myriad … Continue reading Not a Happy Birthday
A Sword Pierced Soul
"And Simeon blessed them and said to Mary His mother, "Behold, this Child is appointed for the fall and rise of many in Israel, and for a sign to be opposed-- and a sword will pierce even your own soul-- to the end that thoughts from many hearts may be revealed." Luke 2:34-35 [NASB] Reading through … Continue reading A Sword Pierced Soul
A Mother’s Prayer
Facebook memories brought up the above two quotes from Sarah this week. Both are funny but also reflective of her tender heart for the Lord and His truths, even from a very young age. Shortly after I saw the memory for today, the song "A Mother's Prayer" by Krystin Getty played and the Lord flooded my … Continue reading A Mother’s Prayer