by Julie Lessman | Jan 21, 2012 | Uncategorized
“Be strong and courageous. Do not fear or be in dread of them, for it is the LORD your God who goes with you. He will not leave you or forsake you.” —Deuteronomy 31:6 One of my older sisters once told me something my mom told her, but since my...
by Julie Lessman | Jan 14, 2012 | Uncategorized
“What wilt thou that I shall do to thee?” And he said, “Lord, that I may see.” —Luke 18:41 Okay, let’s admit it—how many of you looked at the date today and felt the faintest of shivers travel your spine? Friday the 13th, the...
by Julie Lessman | Jan 7, 2012 | Uncategorized
“It’s only when you live the prayer of thanksgiving that you live the power of trusting God.” —Ann Voskamp, One Thousand Gifts Happy New Year! I gotta tell you that I just LOVE January and would venture to say it is one of my favorite...
by Julie Lessman | Dec 31, 2011 | Uncategorized
Let your religion be less of a theory and more of a love affair. —G. K. Chesterton Love Affair. Those are the two magical words that pulsed in my heart over and over again during our Christmas Eve service this year. It was a candlelight service, and...
by Julie Lessman | Dec 24, 2011 | Uncategorized
For unto us a Child is born, Unto us a Son is given; And the government will be upon His shoulder. And His name will be called...