The Christmas Change

I tend to resist change. For me, it breeds anxiety and an uncomfortable state that threatens my status quo. But I know sometimes change proves necessary and beneficial.

This Christmas pushed me into accepting a big change. We found ourselves selling our home in the middle of the holiday season. No putting up a Christmas tree, lights, wreaths, nutcrackers, and other decorations. No deliveries of Amazon packages at the house. Those who know me well understand my frustration…. I decorate almost my entire house, but this year, my Christmas changed.

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Thankful… I’ve Got Jesus

On May 29th of this year, my husband and I flew to the Florida Keys to meet my baby sister, Debbie for a week-long sisters’ vacation (My husband came alone to keep us out of trouble). Since my son Ryan and his family hadn’t seen their aunt in a while, they drove done from Ft. Lauderdale to surprise her and spend two days with us.

She burst into excitement when they walked out on the patio of our hotel suite.

ConsiderationsPat NobleNovember 26, 2024Thanksgiving, Thankful Comments

Praising In the Dark

We arrived for early morning service and entered the foyer expecting the usual… speaking to the greeters, picking up our communion elements, and stopping to briefly chat with members as we proceeded to head upstairs to our seats. But our expectations halted.

ConsiderationsPat NobleSeptember 12, 2024dark, light, trust Comments

Little Eyes… Little Ears

Many fathers worry about providing for their children. Material possessions, educational degrees, and status rank low in comparison to a child’s greatest need. Children need role models who prioritize knowing and following the Heavenly Father.

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Not Just a Stay-at-Home Mom

Before the birth of our first child, my career aspirations took third place… Jesus, husband, career. When our baby daughter Shawn passed within a month, the order changed… Jesus, husband, children, career.

ConsiderationsPat NobleMay 8, 2024cute considerations, mothers day Comments

Three Crosses

Three crosses stood at Calvary. On the first cross, a thief condemned by God and man. On the middle one, Jesus, the Son of God, accepted by God, yet condemned by man. On the third cross, another thief, condemned by God and man. Three crosses… three men… hours away from death. What happened on those three crosses?

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