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Month: December 2020

Twelve Owls of Christmas

Owls have always fascinated me. I received a handcrafted owl, made in Finland, as a gift. This owl will make a hooting sound when you blow on the hole at its tailfeathers. At Christmas I enjoy taking out ornaments that have been packed away. I have a number of owls and I find a place… Continue reading Twelve Owls of Christmas

Published December 28, 2020
Categorized as Children, Christmas, Nature Tagged Christmas, Owls, Wise Old Owl

Mom at Rest: December 14, 2020

Mom
Amelia's 94th Birthday

For the past few years Mom was a resident in Porter Hills nursing home. Her memory and physical mobility were declining. And then the pandemic came and visits were restricted. Mom was alone more and placed on hospice care. We were grateful when in person visits were allowed once more. Last week the nursing home… Continue reading Mom at Rest: December 14, 2020

Published December 17, 2020
Categorized as Faith, Family Tagged Amelia, Mother

Beyond the Sunset

Beyond the Sunset

Beyond the Sunset is a hymn that I remember from childhood. My Dad had a good voice and sang this with joy. Here are the words to the first verse: Beyond the sunset, O blissful morning, When with our Savior heaven is begun, Earth’s toiling ended, O glorious dawning; Beyond the sunset, when day is… Continue reading Beyond the Sunset

Published December 11, 2020
Categorized as Faith, Prayer Tagged Beyond the Sunset, Bible, hymns, Promise

Present in Advent

Advent

Last Sunday was the first Sunday in Advent. With joy we turn our attention to God’s gift of love. Jesus came as an infant to fully participate in our human experience, and then provide a sacrifice for our sins. Jesus as newborn baby and Son of God was presented at the temple in Jerusalem. And… Continue reading Present in Advent

Published December 4, 2020
Categorized as Children, Christmas, Faith Tagged 2 Timothy 2:15, Advent, Awana, Bible

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