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Tinsel, Tree and Nat King Cole

Tinsel, Tree and Nat King Cole

What a beautiful night!  The snow is falling softly outside, each flake drifting gently past the window.  The lights sparkle brightly from the tree, reflecting off the little glass jewels that hang from each branch.  Each child has an ornament for each year of his...

Two Mites

Two Mites

“Now Jesus sat opposite the treasury and saw how the people put money into the treasury.  Many who were rich put in much.  Then one poor widow came and threw in two mites, which makes a quadrans.  So He called His disciples to himself and said to them, ‘Assuredly, I...

Season of Thanksgiving & Giving

Season of Thanksgiving & Giving

We Thank Thee By: Ralph Waldo Emerson (Stanza 3) For this new morning with its light, Father, we thank Thee. For rest and shelter of the night, Father, we thank Thee For health and food, for love and friends, For everything Thy goodness sends, Father in heaven, we...

Peace of Mind

Peace of Mind

“…The Lord is at hand.  Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication, with thanksgiving, let your requests be known to God; and the peace of God which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.” ...

Autumn Melodies

Autumn Melodies

“I will praise the Lord with my whole heart in the assembly of the upright and in the congregation.  The works of the Lord are great, studied by all who have pleasure in them.  His work is honorable and glorious, and His righteousness endures forever.  He has made His...

Changing Seasons

Changing Seasons

I have never been a fan of winter.  I don’t like to be cold and I don’t like snow.  Winters in Upstate New York usually start early in November and don’t finally end until the end of May.  The middle months – January and February - are treacherous, travel nearly...