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HAPPY NEW . . . DAY!

December 31, 2011 By Verna Bowman 13 Comments

As 2011 comes to an end, I discovered I have celebrated 13, 258 days, (but, who’s counting?) since I first made a commitment to follow Jesus.  Each one filled with His new compassion whether it brought triumph or trial. Great is His faithfulness.  His mercies are new every morning.  Lamentations 3:22 Reviewing old journals … [Read more...]

Tagged With: mercy, new day, new year

The Handmaiden

December 26, 2011 By Verna Bowman 2 Comments

Have you ever wondered what kind of woman God chose to be the “blessed among women” mother of His only Son? The story in the gospel of Luke (1:26-38) tells us. Gabriel was sent from God to tell the young Jewish maiden she would have a holy baby.  Without the aid of ultrasound she would know beyond a doubt it was to be a boy.  … [Read more...]

Tagged With: Birth of Jesus, Deliverer, Handmaiden

It’s a Wonderful Changed Life

December 18, 2011 By Verna Bowman 7 Comments

Standing on the edge of a snow-covered iron bridge, George Bailey wishes he had never been born and is ready to end his life in the icy waters below. He has no idea how truly blessed he is until he has an experience with the loveable apprentice angel, Clarence.  Life stands still for George as he is taken on a journey of his … [Read more...]

Tagged With: Christmas Carol

God in the Dark

December 10, 2011 By Verna Bowman 25 Comments

Yesterday was a bleak day.  Overcast rain shadows closed the day early with darkness. Sheets of water poured down the windshield making it blacker than mid-afternoon as I drove to the hospital where my husband was admitted, heart failing. A hospital journey is always darker around this time of the year. As in December last … [Read more...]

Tagged With: Giver of Hope, Messiah, Nativity

Gift of the Magi Bread

December 4, 2011 By Verna Bowman 9 Comments

I grew up believing Christmas was a time when strange and wonderful things happened. Wise and royal visitors came riding in the lunar light of a special star when God came to earth as the Messiah Child to live among us. Immanuel, God with us . . . and within us. There has been a robbery.  Stealing away the Christmas of old, … [Read more...]

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It is written in the Scriptures, you must worship the Lord your God and serve only Him.  ~Jesus

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