Monthly Archives: December 2025

“I see not a step before me as I tread on another year; But I’ve left the past in God’s keeping—the future his mercy shall clear; And what looks dark in the distance may brighten as I draw near.”– Mary Gardiner Brainard (c. 1860) “For we walk by faith, not … Continue reading →

“The year is closed, the record made, The last deed done, the last word said, The memory alone remains of all its joys, its griefs, its gains, And now with purpose full and clear, We turn to meet another year.” Robert Browning (1812-1889) “Look, I am about to do something … Continue reading →

“Peace on earth will come to stay when we live Christmas every day.” – Helen Steiner Rice Isaiah 9:6 “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 Wonderful, Counselor, Mighty God, … Continue reading →

“Christmas is a season not only of rejoicing but of reflection.” – Winston Churchill Psalm 139:23–24 (NIV) 23 Search me, God, and know my heart; test me and know my anxious thoughts. 24 See if there is any offensive way in me, and lead me in the way everlasting. 2 … Continue reading →

“Christmas is a season for kindling the fire of hospitality in the hall, the genial flame of charity in the heart.” – Washington Irving John 3:16–17 “For this is how God loved the world: He gave His one and only Son, so that everyone who believes in Him will not … Continue reading →

“Dear Santa, before I explain, how much do you know already?”–Jerry Seinfeld “But I, the LORD, search all hearts and examine secret motives. I give all people their due rewards, according to what their actions deserve.” Jeremiah 17:10 (NLT2) “For the LORD sees every heart and knows every plan and … Continue reading →

“Christmas is not as much about opening presents as opening our hearts.” – Janice Maeditere “Trust in the Lord with all your HEART and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways acknowledge Him, and He will make your paths straight.” – Proverbs 3:5-6

“Just as snow covers the earth in white, GOD’S GRACE covers our hearts in purity.” 2 Corinthians 12:9  “But [God] said to me, ‘My GRACE is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.’ Therefore, I will boast all the more gladly of my weaknesses, so that … Continue reading →

“Winter reminds us that God is working quietly beneath the surface, preparing new life.” (Anonymous) “‘Come now, and let us reason together,’ says the LORD, ‘Though your sins are as scarlet, they will be as white as snow.” Isaiah 1:18a (NASB)