Trees — their beauty, functionality, stature and strength — remind us that when we are rooted in the Lord, He helps us weather the storms and renews our strength as each new season comes around.
Columnist Barbara Eubanks reminds us how baptism signifies a change: “When we are baptized, we are saying that we die to ourselves as our Lord and are raised to give the lordship of our lives to Christ.”
Granny, Gram, Nana, Grandmother. Columnist Barbara Eubanks says she doesn’t care what her grandchildren call her, just as long as they DO call. But names are significant, and grandparents set an important example for those who are watching.
Sometimes our expressions of love fall woefully short, but every day is an opportunity to show and tell how much we love God and those He has put in our lives.
“What resolutions have you made in the past that you’ve kept? What are some that became revolutions? May each of us first pray for the Holy Spirit to empower us to keep our promises this new year.”