Peering Through Life's Window

  A Warm Welcome to Carlene Havel Carlene's giving away a $15.00 Amazon gift card. See below to enter to win.  Jesus's Unconditional Love and Why We Should Love One Another The thirteenth chapter of I Corinthians gives us a clear description of love looks like. The scripture tells us we can recognize love because it is patient, kind, does not envy, it does not boast, and is not proud. Among other attributes, love always protects, trusts, hopes, and perseveres. Isn’t it interesting that, throughout the litany of love’s characteristics, there’s little to no mention of emotions? These verses show us that love flows into behavior, not necessarily feelings. Jesus’ comparison of the Holy Spirit to the wind comes to mind. We don’t see the spirit directly – we only see his results. Jesus modeled love in his earthly life, inspiring John to write about the master being full of grace and truth. Jesus frequently got his blundering disciples out of scrapes, protecting and teaching them all...

  IN GRATITUDE I'M HONORING THOSE WHO DIED DEFENDING OUR FREEDOM  A visit to the Traveling Wall listing those who sacrificed their lives in Vietnam made me cherish the freedom they and all our brave soldiers died for and inspired the following poem.  American Summer Sunday-Go-To Meeting in soft, cotton dresses, and open-collared shirts. Picnic on the grounds, after church. Wooden tables filled with ripe, red tomatoes, golden corn, garden green beans, and sprigs of mint for tea. Evening walks down a dusty, country road. Neighbors calling, "Come sit a spell;  take off a load." Thoughtful moments all alone, chewing on a grassy blade sitting 'neath the tall oak's shade. Flags flying, watermelon cooling, folks sitting on Dresden Plate and Log Cabin quilts. God Bless America! ________________ Did you enjoy relaxing in your house this morning? Using a computer, posting what was on your mind? Did you enjoy going to church this past Sunday? Did you enjoy picking out what y...

"Do not be afraid. I bring you good news of great joy that will be for all people. Today in the town of David a Savior has been born to you; he is Christ the Lord." (Luke 2: 10 - 11) Some say Christ wasn’t born on December 25 th . They claim Christians took the date from a Roman holiday to rival the pagan feasts that took place during the Winter Solstice. This occasion honored a new age brought by the sun. Depending on location, the Winter Solstice occurs on or around December 25 th . However, it’s not the date we celebrate. It’s Christ’s life, His Gospel of love and sacrifice.  “For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life. For God did not send his Son into the world to condemn the world, but to save the world through him.” (John 3: 16 – 17) “…They will condemn him to death and will turn him over to the Gentiles to be mocked and flogged and crucified. On the third day he wil...