Women of Promise

      I t is the season of Christmas! What a special time of year as we pause and focus on the birth of our Saviour.  The truly amazing miracle of God becoming man in the form of a baby is worthy a lifetime or more of meditation and praise.  I would love to share just a few random thoughts that have been going through my mind as I prepare my heart for this Christmas season     The gospels tell us all about the life of Jesus as a man. Hebrews tells us why it was important that Jesus, as God, became a man. Hebrews 2:17 tells us:  "He had to be made like His brothers  in every respect so that He might become a merciful and faithful high priest in the service of God to make propitiation for the sins of the people."      In order to be the Savior for humanity, it was necessary that that Savior be a man.  Yet, it was also necessary that he be fully God.  The perfect solution was that God became man.  So Jesus willingly...

     One of my favorite parts of the Christmas season is the music!  Christmas music brings a special element of joy to the season.  There are so many great Christmas songs in almost every style, from whimsical and folksy all the way to classical.  I am always excited for the time when the radio station switches to all Christmas music so that our car rides are serenaded with the sounds of the season.  The familiar melodies are comforting and cheerful, for the most part.  Many of these songs have been ingrained in my mind since infancy and I can't remember a time that I did not know them.  Just like all familiar music, however, I catch myself mouthing and humming along to lyrics that I know like the back of my hand without giving any consideration to what those words mean!  My older kiddos don't always appreciate this overly analytical approach to music that may cause me to nix a song or two from their playlists at times.  However, f...

Does God know our needs?  He absolutely does!        For your Father   knows the things you have need of before you ask Him .   Matthew 6:8b, NKJV In the Lord's Prayer, Jesus guides us to petition our Father for the most basic of human needs:  food.   " Give us this day our daily bread ."   Matthew 6:11.    He knows what we need, but still wants to hear us ask.  By asking we acknowledge that our very existence is dependent on the provision of our Father.  Even if our pantry is overflowing, we know that it is full only because the Lord has provided that blessing.  Even in a state of abundance, the Bible teaches that our attitudes should remain in a state of need. We are instructed to ask for just enough for this day.  Relying on our Father for our basic needs is important for us to recognize that our existence is in His hands.  This leads our hearts to respond in humility, grat...