Tag: faith

A Starless Tree

We plugged it in. Nothing. So we bought a new lightbulb for it. Nothing. The star on top of our Christmas tree finally quit, after many decades. Thankfully, it won’t stop Christmas. The light of Christ that is Christmas never stops and never changes. 

Our tree is still starless, though we do plan on picking up a new star. Meanwhile, may we all focus on the Light of the world that never goes out. Jesus came that we may each have hope, peace, joy, and life eternal in Him. That gift gives us a very bright Christmas! I hope that each of you chooses to receive it.

Our Christmas candle – a tradition my mom started to remind us that Jesus is the Light of the world.

Jesus clothed Himself in human flesh

To clothe us in His righteousness.

If we will but just yield to Him

He will save us from our sin.

“Well then, here is joy upon joy. Here is not only the Lord come among us as man, but made man in order to save man from that which separated him from God.”

– Charles H. Spurgeon

“And we have seen and we testify that the Father has sent His Son as the world’s Savior.” (1 John 4:14)

Merry Christmas!

Joy to the world and to YOU!

Cookies and Forgiveness

I ate the cookie. It was both pretty and delicious. I took a bite then saw the expression on my granddaughter’s face go from happy to upset like the flicking of a light switch. Adina had carefully decorated it and probably wanted to save it. I can give excuses like being extra tired, but that is just a dumb excuse. The truth is that I didn’t stop to think about it before popping it into my mouth.

This is before the cookie eating incident.

I’m pretty sure I’ve been forgiven now, and I consoled myself with thinking that resiliency is a good trait to cultivate. My sweet husband, Mike, assured me that it’s something we’ll laugh about. Isn’t it funny how such a little thing can cause you to stop and ponder bigger things. I’m so grateful for forgiveness. 

Another memory being made.

Thankfully, God does not allow my faults to affect His love for me. When I mess up, realize it, and repent, He always forgives. “He forgives us, and He loves us just as much after we sin as He does beforehand.” (Charles Spurgeon)

This Christmas season, I hope you know the good news that Jesus came to make a way for us to be forgiven. His love never changes, and He invites you to put your faith in Him. I also hope you get to enjoy some Christmas cookies. As for me, I trust that He will continue helping me grow and learn things, like to ask before eating Adina’s cookies!

“If we confess our sins, he is faithful and righteous to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.” (1 John 1:9)

God’s love never changes, and He’s always ready to forgive.

My wonderful family.
This was one I was allowed to eat.