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It seems everyone is anxiously awaiting for the year 2020 to conclude. So much has transpired in our lives over the past year; celebrations held differently, lives no longer with us, and masks being worn so smiles cannot be seen are among the pitfalls of a pandemic occurrence. The list could continue as each person has encountered their own personal trials; however, let's focus on what is yet to come! A birthday party for our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ!
Our Savior, the One who redeemed us by His precious blood so one day we will not have to shed a tear, go through treatments, have a body that continues to age, or say farewell to loved ones is being given a birthday party by the masses. Where you might ask is the party being held? In our individual homes, our hearts, through our daily lives, and in the way we celebrate this season of the year.
Christmas is so much more that decorations, my friends. Christmas is about Christ and how He was sent to earth as an infant, born in a stable because there wasn't room for Mary and Joseph in the inn, placed in a feeding trough for animals, and worshipped by a group of shepherds...a group on the low end of the spectrum due to their occupation. Think it was a coincidence Jesus was born of humble birth and worshipped by shepherds first and then the wealthier individuals noted as the three kings? He came for all of us...no matter the occupation...no matter the wealth.
And He wasn't a coincidence...Jesus was a divine appointment by His Father, our God Almighty. We have much to look forward to as this year ends and another year begins. Why? Because God still reigns, God is still Omnipresent, Omnipotent, Omniscient. And that gives us cause to celebrate!
Merry Christmas to our friends and family!
Gary & Cookie White
Our Savior, the One who redeemed us by His precious blood so one day we will not have to shed a tear, go through treatments, have a body that continues to age, or say farewell to loved ones is being given a birthday party by the masses. Where you might ask is the party being held? In our individual homes, our hearts, through our daily lives, and in the way we celebrate this season of the year.
Christmas is so much more that decorations, my friends. Christmas is about Christ and how He was sent to earth as an infant, born in a stable because there wasn't room for Mary and Joseph in the inn, placed in a feeding trough for animals, and worshipped by a group of shepherds...a group on the low end of the spectrum due to their occupation. Think it was a coincidence Jesus was born of humble birth and worshipped by shepherds first and then the wealthier individuals noted as the three kings? He came for all of us...no matter the occupation...no matter the wealth.
And He wasn't a coincidence...Jesus was a divine appointment by His Father, our God Almighty. We have much to look forward to as this year ends and another year begins. Why? Because God still reigns, God is still Omnipresent, Omnipotent, Omniscient. And that gives us cause to celebrate!
Merry Christmas to our friends and family!
Gary & Cookie White
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Being Thankful for the Book in the Basement!This past week our heating system had its 6 month checkup before winter. Gary met the company rep when he arrived and, after showing him where the furnace was located and all the necessary information, Ron, the representative, began his job checking out the furnace.
Once Ron was finished and got back into his truck, Gary came upstairs to my office and informed me that Ron had purchased one of my books! Now this was a surprise because the books are not anywhere in the basement with a big advertisement on them. However, there happens to be two open boxes on the pool table so Gary can grab a few books to place in our car when we are traveling. He calls them, "just in case book sales." So I asked him, how in the world did he find the books? Gary replied, "Ron said he didn't want us to think he was nosey, but he saw the open box and the book, Being Led Beside Still Waters, was on top. He really felt as though he wanted to purchase one. Ron even asked at first, "Is your wife an author? Living right here in the township?" So I immediately asked if Ron was still in his truck in the driveway and I proceeded out the front door and ... |
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It's Time to Look Forward...2021 I guess I'm still on a Thanksgiving high with having my sweet family gathered around me for a couple of days. It was such a pleasant experience that I have been thinking about what comes next. Of course, Christmas is our most blessed season of the year, but after the New Year what's our plan? Now, if any of you know my hubby, Mr. Gary A. White, CPA, you will quickly know one of his character traits is planning. He knows destination times within a few minutes, he makes excellent travel plans including what time to leave and when we will arrive and actually includes stops for food. You gotta love it...and after 40 years, you go with the flow and actually begin to ask, "What's the plan?"
The only part of our life's plan that is currently up in the air is where we will head once our home is sold. Not that the house is up for sale yet because we haven't an idea of where we will set up housekeeping once the house sells! We've only been thinking about this decision for the past 11 years....so you can see our dilemma. In fact, if you want to forward some ideas, just send them along. We actually read where a couple's house sold so quickly they bought an RV..... |
