Faith, Folklore, and Friends

When we were children we were grateful to those who filled our stockings at Christmas time. Why are we not grateful to God for filling our stockings with legs? ~G.K. Chesterton 226. New friends 227. A car with everything working 228. Grandchildren wondering about gifts under the tree 229. The way the smell of oranges triggers Christmas memories 230. Rest for the weary 231. Hub bringing me coffee in bed 232. Apple cider 233. Laughing 234. Making new Christmas traditions 235. Remembering old Christmas traditions 236. Mountain music 237. Glasses 238. Handmade baskets 239. Pipes that never freeze 240. Goals met 241. New goals set 242. The beauty of silence 243. Caramel apples 244. Christmas mugs 245. Wrinkles with wisdom 246. Warm shelter 247. Flannel pajamas 248. Kitchen makeovers 249. Christmas cookies 250. Promises set in stone When my life was ebbing away, I remembered you, Lord, and my prayer rose to you, to your holy temple. Those who cling to worthless idols forfeit the grace tha...

We are covered with blessings, undeserved, gifts from our Father. 76. Exciting news 77. Shelter from the storms 78. Safe trips 79. Lower electric bills 80. Birthdays when a little girl turns four 81. Sharing food with friends 82. Writing in the sky 83. Beauty after life is done 84. Soothing music 85. Honey 86. Strength 87. Roots that go deep 88. Getting a long job completed 89. Laughter 90. Popcorn 91. Walking in leaves 92. Still waters 93. Prayer 94. Promises 95. Sharing lazy Sunday afternoons 96. Wood for the fireplace 97. Black walnuts 98. Old things made new 99. Extended family 100. Another new morning O Lord God Almighty, who is like you? You are mighty, O Lord, and your faithfulness surrounds you. Psalm 89:8