Advent – latin- Adventus – Greek word- parousia- ~ meaning COMING! Are you ready to embark on one of the greatest Treasure Hunts ever? ADVENT IS THE ADVENTURE OF CELEBRATING HIS FIRST COMING AND ANTICIPATING and LONGING FOR HIS SECOND! [Tweet “We ready our hearts to #celebrate His 1st Coming and long for His 2nd […]
All of our children are in some kind of countdown mode! You know- that joyful anticipation of a future event that you eagerly look forward to and count down the days until it’s the appointed “TIME”. COUNTDOWN to CELEBRATE. “Mom! Only 48 days until I get married!” Moriah and Jonny- EXCITED “Nehemiah will be 1 […]
[Tweet “The beginning point of #healing is recognizing you’re #sick. #wholeness”] Jesus said He had come not for the healthy but for the sick. I’m done pretending I’m O.K. My choices, my fallen state, and “Life”- these things work together to disable me; spiritually, mentally, &/or physically. What about you? Do you ever feel broken […]
It’s the Most Wonderful Time of the Year- It’s not because of Hallmark Specials, gifts, feasting, or family get-together s (though that’s an added bonus 🙂 ) It’s the Most Wonderful Time of the Year because we pause …….. from the craziness of life to contemplate the wonder of His coming. I treasure this season […]
Advocate- one that defends or maintains a cause or proposal Wouldn’t it be nice if things would automatically work out for the best in our lives? But since they don’t, 🙂 I’m raising the praises today for Bethany’s many advocates! Without her team of supporters, she would likely be pigeon-holed by low expectations and lose […]
Have you read or watched the movie, Skipping Christmas, by John Grisham? (the book was adapted to the movie- Christmas with the Kranks) Can you relate in any way, shape or form to Luther Krank? He wants to skip Christmas- just for one year. s No stress at the mall, spending money you don’t have, […]
How many of us think about this truth every day? [Tweet “Our story is written daily- don’t get bogged down in a chapter you don’t like-“] we’re not at the end of the story- Yet! Happily Ever After isn’t something Disney movies and fairy tale books made up. They got their idea from the great […]
Is there anything more thrilling than God Authoring a Love Story? Our daughter, Moriah, just got engaged! Over the past year of dating, our family has observed, “tested”, evaluated, and subsequently embraced Johnny, as one of our own. 🙂 Kudos to Johnny- he not only approached Jeff and I to ask our blessing and permission […]
Always put your hope in God. Hosea 12:6 I hope I don’t get cancer……I hope my marriage gets better…….I hope I find love…….I hope I get a better job……I hope I ace this test………I hope I make lots of money…….I hope I don’t get Alzheimers…..I hope I don’t have a child with special needs. Some […]
What God wants you to know about Broom Bushes 🙂 I live the life on a roller coaster- and sometimes I plunge and twist into Depression and Anxiety. Even though I love Jesus and He loves me, D/A seem to take me for an unexpected ride. But He is my HELP. I’m learning how […]
The first 4 lines of the song, “How Many Kings” by Down Here- should be enough to make anyone fall to their knees in abandoned love- surrendering to the unrestrained Love He has demonstrated to the world! How many kings stepped down from their thrones? How many lord have abandoned their homes? […]
(Hey there- I am your guest blogger for the day 🙂 Lucky you lol… My mom had asked me to write for the blog this Easter week and so, here ya’ go! Blessings~ Sarah) http://surprisingtreasures.com/about/sarah-finley-and-cohen/ As a little girl, naïve and a helpless romantic, all I desired was to marry someone who loved […]
Jeff & I were raised in a small town (750 people 🙂 ) a beautiful Methodist church, rich with tradition and filled with saints I still admire. It’s glory was the fantastic stained glass windows. I always imagined I was the little lamb Jesus was carrying! [Tweet “Jesus is the Good #Shepherd. He #carries us […]
“For God so loved the world that He gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life. John 3:16 NIV The world! God- loved- the – WORLD. I get excited when I think about how wunderbar beyond understanding His love is! When I check my […]
Lights low, snuggling on the couch, popcorn & drinks in hand, Jeff & I were riveted to- Mission Impossible 4 ~ Ghost Protocol! I guess my life is so boring (LOL) that I need to watch high adrenaline, fast paced, exciting movies just to spice it up a bit. 🙂 I love the thrill of […]