Category Archives: Holidays

John 3:16 in a Surrey Cycle

Posted on July 6, 2021 by Kathleen

A friend and I were doing a power walk along the beach promenade when along came four people riding a surrey cycle.  As they slowly peddled by I overheard one of them reciting John 3:16 aloud.  She stumbled through it, … Continue reading →

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Homeless Shelter for Women

Posted on December 18, 2020 by Kathleen

I accompanied a group sponsoring a Christmas party at a homeless shelter for women.  I was invited to bring my guitar and lead in the Christmas Caroling.  I concluded the caroling with a poem:  ‘Twas The Night Before Jesus Came’  … Continue reading →

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Christmas Gifts & Kids

Posted on December 17, 2020 by Kathleen

My husband and I are from large nuclear families. Consequently, when our children were small they would receive an abundance of gifts.  We wanted to prevent them from being overwhelmed on Christmas morning.  So a couple weeks before Christmas, we’d … Continue reading →

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Fulfilled Prophecy Proves Jesus is Messiah

Posted on December 14, 2020 by Kathleen

The Messiah, Jesus Christ, Savior of Mankind   by Josh McDowell The Old Testament of the Bible contains 333 references to the Messiah’s coming, many of which are considered major prophecies about the future made 400 years in advance. Genesis 3:  … Continue reading →

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Creating Christmas Traditions

Posted on December 11, 2020 by Kathleen

Let’s create good and healthy memories!  An excellent family devotion during the Christmas season is to pray for the senders of the Christmas cards we receive each day. Years ago a Bible study leader recommended we read the Christmas story … Continue reading →

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Reach the Dying at Christmas

Posted on December 7, 2020 by Kathleen

Christmas is the one time of year when it’s legitimate to share the message of Jesus. Everywhere we turn there are people dying for one little drop of kindness.  People are dying from lack of hope that is gained through … Continue reading →

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Pilgrims Came as Missionaries!

Posted on November 24, 2020 by Kathleen

It has been widely taught that the Pilgrims came to America in 1620 to escape persecution.  Yet The Mayflower Compact of 1620 states that the Pilgrims’ voyage to the New World was “undertaken for the glory of God and for … Continue reading →

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One-Year-Old Prisoner!

Posted on May 27, 2020 by Kathleen

Another precious memory from my years doing jail ministry: Jose was a prisoner with diabetes I visited nearly every week.  He was housed in the medical section of county jail and came to Christ at the age of 20.  I … Continue reading →

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Christmas Test – I Passed!

Posted on December 22, 2019 by Kathleen

It was three days before Christmas.  I was a new Christian with two babies in diapers when I received a phone call from a relative.  She said their family had decided to spend Christmas at our house! What? Unbelievable!  I … Continue reading →

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Christmas Caroling Downtown

Posted on December 19, 2019 by Kathleen

Last Friday night the pastor, his wife and 28 friends from church met downtown. They prayed that God would go before them and prepare hearts. They had their song sheets in hand in hopes of doing some caroling in the … Continue reading →

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