It seems the most intense moments of thankfulness are not found in times of plenty, but when we are faced with overwhelming challenges and difficulties abound. When we can learn to give thanks to God every day, in every circumstance, we understand the meaning of thanks-living.
God has done so much in each of our lives, but we don’t remember. And because we have forgotten, we worry about the present and fear our future. We must treasure our “God-memories” – memories of those special moments when God spoke to us, blessed us, rescued us or made his presence known to us…
Instead of selecting a few verses as a focus, Rev. Lois Hedden has shared an entire passage of scripture in Luke 2:22-40. Simeon had been waiting a very long time for the Messiah. He had been promised he would not die before seeing the Messiah. Simeon recognized Jesus as the Messiah when Mary and Joseph…