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 Some hopeful thoughts in a strange year.  

                   Imagine being a shepherd watching sheep at night.   Now imagine watching sheep for years and years of nights.   That does not sound very interesting or overly exciting.   Yet, one night, was unlike any other.                 “And there were shepherds living out in the fields nearby, keeping watch over their flocks at night.   An angel of the Lord appeared to them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were terrified” (Luke 2:8-9).                 Of course they were terrified!   However, that fear did not last for long because the angel said, “I bring you good news of great joy… a saviour has been born to you; he is Christ the Lord!” (verses 10-11).                   Then that strange night became even more strange when a crowd of heavenly beings appeared saying, “Glory to God in the highest, and on e

 Three small gifts that can have a huge impact both now and forever.  

 When we are frustrated or on the the edge, we often take it out on those closest to us. Here is a better option.  

 Admitting how you really feel is the first step to feeling better.  

                   I picked the wrong day to go to the post office!                 The line was so long that it started outside the building.   When I finally made it in, I saw the problem immediately.   An older lady was trying to ship several huge packages and she was having a lot of trouble.   First, she could barely lift any of the parcels onto the counter.   Then she could not hear what the Canada Post worker was telling her.   The insurance options were confusing her, and she had no idea what to do with the tracking number she was given.                 As I stood there watching this, I thought, “Oh come on!   There are 29 people in this line, and you are taking forever!   I have better things to do than stand here all day!”                   Then I overheard the lady say, “I am sending these presents to my grandkids.   They wer

 If we are ever going to find the peace that we need, we must look in the right place.  

 Things may seem dark right now... but don't worry! God is not asleep!  

 Most of us are waiting for something right now. How we do that waiting will determine whether this time is useful or wasted