Behold Immanuel
This advent season I have heard a lot about two terms; Behold and Immanuel. The word “Behold” is used 1298 times in the whole Bible. It means to look intensely not just a glance but to gaze…
The Message of the Angels
Angels play a big part in the Christmas narrative. They appeared first to Zechariah, then Mary, Joseph and lastly a group of shepherds. But the initial reactions to these supernatural beings was not joy but; dismay, being…
Gratitude in a Forgetful Nation
Americans celebrate the holiday of Thanksgiving each November with a huge feast and a gathering of friends and family but are we truly thankful? The marketing campaigns started pushing our need to buy holiday gifts asap back…
Keep Your Tools Sharpened
I recently bought a new set of steak knives and a vegetable peeler. I really can’t remember how old the ones we were using were. Not a big deal, right? But oh what a difference they made!…
Seeds of Potential
There is a bumper crop of apples in New England this year. The too hot and too wet weather for people was great for the fruit trees. Each seed has potential for life and growth and an…
Trusting God in the midst of Life's Storms with Nancy Smith
