No More A Secret

                 The Greatest Gift! "And she will bring forth a Son and you shall call his name JESUS, for He will save His people from their sins” 1 and “they shall call His name Immanuel,” which is translated “God with us.” 2  The greatest gift of unending love 3 … unending peace 4 …  unending forgiveness 5 ... unending relationship. 6   The gift that defies gender 7 ~ age 8 ~ culture 9 . This gift is offered to you, and to me! Father, thank you for your great gift. I accept it without hesitation.                     In Jesus name,                                  Amen!                                 1. Matt 1:23b; 2. Matt 1:21; 3. Ephesians 2:4; 4. Ezekiel 37:26; 5:Isaiah 43:25; 6. Matthew 28:20b; 7/8/9 Galatians 3:28  (Previously submitted 12/22/2009) Previously posted 12/23/2010

In a recent online article entitled Holiday Depression, Dr. Richard Boyum states “We generally think of the holidays as a joyous, happy period. The period of time between Thanksgiving and New Year's is a time in American culture for much celebration.  People come together to eat, sing, share gifts, and enjoy the camaraderie of each other’s presence. But there is an increasing body of knowledge that says that the holidays are a period of time that is, for many, stressful at the least and for others, downright depressing.” 1 He then goes on to list information that may contribute to this depression, and suggestions to help keep the holidays happy. This holiday season, when I too am inclined to become stressed or depressed, I will remind myself : Of the Holiday Hope found in the Holy Scriptures ~ “from the ends of the earth I cry to you for help when my heart is overwhelmed, 2 … for you have rescued my soul from death, my eyes from tears and my feet from stumblin

During my recent walk through my favorite park, I observed this American Coot, and my heart filled with another prayer from the Psalms: Heavenly Father, Today, lead me beside still waters 1 ,   guide me with your eye 2   and set my feet on the Rock 3 In Jesus name, Amen! 1. Psalm 23:2; 2. Psalm 32:8 ; 3. Psalm 40:2 Photos: Mt. Trashmore Park Previously posted 2/13/2012

to create such splendor in the heavens tells only of Your indescribable  and eternal greatness!   "The heavens declare the glory of God; and the firmament shows His handiwork.” Psalm 19:1 Photo taken February 2, 2012 – North Military Highway Previously posted 02/14/2012