Christmas ships … bringing Peace

Christmas ships … bringing Peace

One of the great joys of Christmas is … Christmas ships!  This past weekend hubby and I crossed the dark waters of Lake Washington, heading into downtown Seattle for a Christmas concert.  There … glimmering on the water…
What 3 songs bring you joy?

What 3 songs bring you joy?

A few years back, hubby & I had just moved into our home in the forest.  Our son was living in the Midwest at the time, and he was going to be flying home two days before Christmas.…
The Gift of Christmas

The Gift of Christmas

Hubby & I enjoy livestream watching the worship service of Prestonwood Baptist Church each Sunday morning, in addition to attending our own home church here in town.(www.prestonwood.org)  Last Sunday, as the livestream began, the worship leader enthusiastically asked…
Advent lessons … Low clearance

Advent lessons … Low clearance

Last week, the advent of December brought with it the advent of snow!  A lot of snow.  Our driveway was buried in deep snow.  The roads of our neighborhood were buried in deep snow.  But last week also…
Restless Ocean

Restless Ocean

My family had the wonderful opportunity to go to the coast for Thanksgiving.  The ocean is so restless!  From the moment we arrived waves were ceaselessly crashing on the shore … restless … restless … restless.  The tide…