The Star Still Shines
As the holiday celebrations wind down, it's easy to feel a little let down. The lights come down, the music stops playing, and we face the reality of life outside the holiday bubble.
But the beautiful truth is that the significance of Christmas does not fade with the decorations. The "star" that led the Wise Men to Christ still shines.
The author of Hebrews reminds us of the constant nature of our Savior in Hebrews 13:8 (KJV): "Jesus Christ the same yesterday, and to day, and for ever."
This is an incredibly stabilizing truth, especially as we encounter the changing circumstances of the new year.
Life’s Little Luxuries
Have you ever noticed how quickly we can go from feeling blessed to feeling stressed? Take, for instance, our recent adventure with the fierce storm that wreaked havoc on our area. It not only knocked out our power but also damaged a water pump somewhere along our line. And just like that—no water!
The water company, bless their hearts, sent out a message early Saturday morning explaining the situation and promising to have everything sorted by afternoon. Spoiler alert: it wasn't. Then they assured us it would be fixed by evening. Again, no dice. This merry-go-round of promises continued through Sunday and into Monday, leaving us feeling rather like contestants on a survival reality show.
You don't truly appreciate the miracle of indoor plumbing until you're hauling buckets of borrowed water just to flush the toilet!