by JemB | Dec 30, 2014 | Uncategorized
If you have been with me for a while, you know by now that one of my favorite phrases and things to do is to “ponder,” to weigh in the mind, to think about, to reflect upon . . . Imagine my surprise then as I was having some personal time of worship...
by JemB | Dec 28, 2014 | Uncategorized
As we walk into the week that rolls one year into the next a few thoughts from 2014 that fill my heart with gratitude.Home . . . Over the last year as we made changes at home from sharing it with Mom to just the two of us we’ve been able to make many...
by JemB | Dec 21, 2014 | Uncategorized
Joy to the world, the Lord is come!That is by far my favorite Christmas carol; though I know some musicians say this was not written as a Christmas song, but rather about the second coming of Christ. What joy it brought my heart to sing this song at church today....
by JemB | Dec 15, 2014 | Uncategorized
We live in what some may consider an idyllic sleepy little town in the northern suburbs of Philadelphia. In fact, I love sitting in “my chair” and looking at our large bay window as seasons change, neighbors amble by as they walk their dogs, and knowing...
by JemB | Dec 14, 2014 | Uncategorized
This weekend I went to see a local dance studio’s ballet performance of Frozen. Why did I go? For two reasons . . . .1) the adorable “Little Sven” was danced by my 8 year old neighbor Becca. In fact, she is so versatile, that she was also...
by JemB | Dec 3, 2014 | Uncategorized
I love JOY, but then – who wouldn’t? Joy – a feeling or emotion of great delight, pleasure or happiness. I want to be joyful, not because my life is all rosy or without challenges, but because I know my life was ordained and is sustained by the...