By Shenay Shumake I was five years old when I fell in love with Christmas. It was the first time I can recall ever watching A Charlie Brown Christmas. I sat cross legged in my living room, cotton flannel nightgown…
Presence not Presents
Tag: Family
In God We Trust
Our hearts and prayers are with all those grieving in Newtown, Connecticut and its supporting communities during this unspeakable tragedy. “This I recall to my mind, Therefore I have hope. The Lord’s lovingkindnesses indeed never cease, For His compassions never…
A Story within a Story or a Nested Story (part 2):
My Dilemma, Anne’s Road
As most of us have experienced occasionally, after having read an interesting book or story, we stumble upon a “follow up” and it is more like an afterthought ~ a slight taste, but not as pungent as the first one. …
The Beatitudes: Part 4 ~ Giving Up
I love to catch my dad in a talkative mood because he always says something to make me think. A conversation we had a few weeks ago was no exception. We were having our morning coffee and talking about churches…
Walking With God: Thoughts on Fellowship
My favorite book in the New Testament is the book of Philippians. The whole book is about love and relationships. From the first chapter, as Paul pours out his thankfulness and caring for the people of the assembly at Philippi,…