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Note: King David is credited with writing Psalm 145. The Old Testament was written in Hebrew. This psalm by David was written in acrostic form.  This means his poetry was written with each phrase beginning with the sequential letters of the … Continue reading →

Have you ever thought about why we do the things we do in preparing for Christmas? Isometimes do. I know where some of the traditions came from but not necessarily whythey were started in the first place. Some research suggested … Continue reading →

While we wait for the Christmas celebration with all the fun and festivities, Advent provides us with a time of reflection and renewal. It is a good time to examine what Jesus did wtih His human life.   What can succinctly … Continue reading →

She told me she hated Advent. Every year when Christmas came around, the Lutherans were singing those awful Advent hymns instead of Christmas songs. I know it was naughty of me, but I ignored her complaint. I loved hearing the … Continue reading →

A woman and I were talking a while ago about singing in church. She said she used to sing along, but she thought her singing voice wasn’t very good, so she began either singing very softly, or not at all, … Continue reading →

 Home is where the heart of the season is. For me, it is in this, my favorite season of the church year – Advent. Anticipating what’s to come. My favorite hymns that always make my eyes get misty and my … Continue reading →

Today’s date looks familiar to me.  It is my mom’s birthday.  Born in 1910, she grew up in a world so different from mine. It has been 33 years since she passed on to her heavenly reward.  I have a … Continue reading →

Let the season begin!  The title of this blog is written in Latin meaning, Arrival of the Lord. Advent, in many Christian denominations, is recognized as the four Sundays leading up to Christmas.  Great anticipation during this season is sometimes displayed with Advent … Continue reading →

As I write this blog, Thanksgiving Day is coming to an end for another year.  We are blessed to be visiting our daughter and son-in-law this holiday. What a lovely day it was here in Vermont with snow covering the … Continue reading →

My dear sweet, departed father-in-law often substituted worry for love. He would tell us how much he worried about our oldest son, rather than calling him and telling him how much he cared for and prayed for him. Or ask … Continue reading →