The Gift of Frankincense – Healing and Sacrifice Like Myrrh, Frankincense comes from tree resin which hardens into beads when exposed to air. In Bible times, beads were burned on the incense altar in the Tabernacle and each of the Temples in Jerusalem. Throughout history Frankincense was considered one of nature’s most cherished gifts. The…
Some Children See Him Some children see Him Lily white The baby Jesus born this night Some children see Him Lily white With tresses soft and fair Some children see Him bronzed and brown The Lord of heav’n to Earth come down Some children see Him bronzed and brown With dark and heavy hair Some children see…
The Gift of Myrrh – body balm and medicine. Myrrh is the sap-like resin that comes from a thorny bush in the desert regions of Arabia, Ethiopia, and Somalia. After the gum resin is collected it is stored for about three months while it hardens into a fragrant beads. When crushed and mixed with oil…
I’m stubborn. Not so much with people, but with projects, technology, and anything that can be thought of as a puzzle. I tend to believe I can “do it myself,” and I will stubbornly work at something until I either fix it or I am so overwhelmed and agitated I have to give in and…
God has given each of you a gift from His great variety of spiritual gifts. Use them well to serve on another. 1 Peter 4:10 Spiritual Gifts: EncouragementLeadershipGivingMercy
Have you finished your gift buying yet? I have not. So much of Christmas revolves around gifts. Gift shopping. Gift giving. Gift receiving. Gift returning. As we prepare our hearts and homes to celebrate Christ’s birth, here at CMB we’re going to focus on gifts. Why do we give gifts? Because: we love and care….
Little mister spent his Thanksgiving visit imitating Rev. It was so cute watching Tanner posture Rev’s stance and eat off his plate. They played together and watched a movie side by side on the couch. He is an equal opportunity grandson, so I was blessed with lots of cuddles and giggles too. The holiday was…
A Very Blessed Thanksgiving to You! I pray the joy of the Lord is yours now and always.
Give thanks to the Lord, for He is good! His faithful love endures forever. Give thanks to the God of gods. His faithful love endures forever. Give thanks to the Lord of lords. His faithful love endures forever. Psalm 136:1-3
Solomon wrote in Ecclesiastes 1:9, What has been will be again, what has been done will be done again; there is nothing new under the sun. We live in a time of ever-changing and developing technology. I often wonder what my grandparents would think of today’s world. However, Solomon wrote – nothing is original. We may be…
I’ve seen the power of “we” in action. Oh, I’ve known its truth for a long time, but seeing it played out is huge. You know it too. You know that when individuals join together to make a difference big things happen. Look at the impact October pink has on us. Everywhere you look men…
Isn’t it obvious? Who wants to be a slave? Held captive? Oppressed? Subjugated? No one. Every one of us wants freedom. Liberty. Choices. However, we foolishly bind ourselves to the most foolish things thinking they will offer happiness and fulfillment. You are a slave to whatever controls you. 2 Peter 2:19 So, the…
Are you a fan of seasons? Of change? Some changes are met with enthusiastic anticipation, others not so much…. Whatever happens we have the certain presence of a changeless God. The One who assures us of His love, His grace, and His mercy. Always faithful. Always forgiving. Always true. I am the Lord, I do…
I know most people think that rich and happy are synonyms. But the truth is wealth is no predictor of happiness. It may make it easier to accumulate stuff, but stuff doesn’t guarantee happiness. So, what do you think? If you had to choose, would you rather be rich or happy? Did you know that…
I will praise You, Lord, with all my heart; I will tell of all the marvelous things You have done. I will be filled with joy because of You. I will sing praises to Your name, O Most High. Psalm 9:1-2 The Lord is a refuge for the oppressed, a stronghold in times of trouble. Those who know Your…
With so many people chasing after fame and fortune through reality television, I thought it might be interesting to ask – would you rather be wise or famous? So that we can be sure we are on the same page let’s look at the dictionary definitions of each. Wise – Having the ability to discern…
Do you dream about peace? World peace would be wonderful, but you’d be happy with a little peace at home. Imagine what it would be like if only . . . The kids would stop fighting. Your spouse would be more encouraging. Your house would magically clean itself, and the laundry was always fresh and…
When Rev and I were first married, I would take every little thing that happened to hurt my fragile feelings for whatever reason and hold it tight. Then I would let these little slights pile up one on top of the other. Until . . . I would melt in a puddle of tears and…
Our world is becoming increasingly unsettled. Last week ended with university campuses emptied because of bomb threats, attacks on multiple United States Embassies, and our flags burned in various cities worldwide. Many people with whom I’ve talked are feeling anxious for today and about the future. A friend and I were discussing God’s sovereignty and…
When I was a little girl, my parents, like many others, taught me the prayer, Now I Lay Me Down to Sleep. However, they were concerned that the phrase, “If I should die before I wake,” would frighten their fragile little flower. (Understandable, since almost everything frightened me.) So, they changed that phrase to, “And…
He is risen! Rev and I were discussing our weekend over brunch yesterday afternoon. I must admit that I consider myself very blessed to share my life with a man who loves to talk about faith, too. One of the things we talked about was the differing ways we heard Jesus’ words, “It is finished,”…
