December 2013 Archives
Don’t Forget to Take Time For God
This has been a busy week but a good one. Today, I went to see Frozen with my sister, and I thanked God for blessing me with a family that loves me. Life looks to continue to be busy through the end of the year but, in the midst of this hecticity, I am reminding myself to still take time for God. He is the one who has given me so many blessings.
Today, while we were out, a car pulled right in front of us but God kept us from colliding. On the way home, a deer was running toward the road but stopped right on the white line so we didn’t hit him. Many times, God protects me and I don’t think about it. Today, I saw His hand at work, allowing us to get back home and enjoy some more time together.
There are many times I don’t take the time I should to say Thank You but I continue to pray for an attitude of gratitude, a heart that continually is in tune with His. I am so grateful that I am His and He is mine.
To Everything There is a Season
“Oh the weather outside is frightful but the fire is so delightful. And since we’ve no place to go, let it snow, let it snow, let it snow.”
Right now, I’m ready for the snow to stop. It’s beautiful to look at and, if I’ve no place to go, it’s fine. However, I have places to go and people to see, and it is not very fun (or safe) riding in a winter wonderland.
I’ve learned not to complain though. When we moved back up north after living down south for a couple years, I asked God daily to help me not complain about the snow and cold weather. I much prefer sun and 70-degree days but snow and cold are necessary to keep us from being overrun with bugs. Snow is also helpful in putting moisture into the ground which can be helpful for crops that will be planted in the spring.
God thought of everything. Things we may not see as a blessing do have a purpose. We must just trust and know that this too will pass. To everything there is a season, and a purpose to everything under the heavens.
As in weather, there are also seasons in life we would rather not go through. There is a purpose to these as well, however. If you are struggling, ask God to help you not to complain. “He is always there hearing every prayer faithful and true. Walking by your side, in His love abide all the day through. When you get discouraged, just remember what to do. Reach out to Jesus. He’s reaching out to you.”
CD Review: Christmas in Kentucky (The Sneed Family)
The Sneed Family recorded a Christmas CD of some new songs and some old.
The CD begins with the rousing Christ is Born, written by Tim Greene.
Follow That Star is a beautiful song. “Just keep the faith when the road gets dark. Don’t be afraid. Love lights the way. Follow that star.”
Daryl Williams wrote Fear Not, after which they sing The Christmas Song.
Folks from Kentucky will like the title song, Christmas in Kentucky.
I love Winter’s Not a Wonderland (Without You). It’s more of a sweet love song. “The snow no longer glistens. Sleigh bells ring but I don’t listen. Winter’s not a wonderland without you.”
Do You Hear the Cry is an uptempo song written by Rodney Griffin.
The tempo slows down with Still Remember When, a song of reminiscence.
A southern gospel Christmas recording doesn’t seem complete without Beautiful Star of Bethlehem.
My favorite Christmas song is O Holy Night, and The Sneed Family does a good job on that beautiful song.
Other songs include Once Upon a Christmas, Unspeakable Joy, Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas, and The Old Story.
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Announcing Family Renewal
I don’t often run a commercial on my blog but I thought this would be a good time to update you all on what I’ve been up to.
Earlier this year, I joined my brother and his wife in forming a new ministry: Family Renewal, LLC. We felt like God was calling us to do this but I am still amazed at how widely He has thrown open the doors for my brother (Israel Wayne) to speak and write.
We started Family Renewal in July but have only recently gotten our website up and running. I hope you will check it out. It will keep you informed of where he will be speaking, what books we sell, etc. I often travel with him so I hope you can come see us somewhere. If you would like to be put on an email list for Family Renewal, please email familyrenewalorders@gmail.com, and I will see that you are added. If you are looking for a speaker for your conference or another event, please contact me as well. My primary job is handling Israel’s itinerary, and I’d love to work with you to bring him to your area.
I hope you are having a great December so far. Here in Michigan, it is cold but we have only had one good snow. More predicted next week so our mild winters may be over.
Have a blessed day basking in God’s love. Don’t forget to thank Him for His numerous blessings.
