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...
by JemB | Nov 27, 2014 | Uncategorized
In 1995 Thanksgiving was on November 23; twelve days after we got married, and four days after we returned from our honeymoon. We didn’t accept any invitations, we just wanted to have our first Thanksgiving alone and together. As I’ve done for every...
by JemB | Nov 13, 2014 | Uncategorized
What do I write when I feel like the experiences of late are just a little too sacred to write in detail about? Yet I want to write . . . I feel like I’ve had opportunity to see just a few of the threads in the weaving of my life. (Click here to read the...
