Into the Night

We should abandon ourselves to God more fully at those times when He seems to have abandoned us. Let us enjoy His light and comfort when it is His pleasure to give it to us, but may we not attach ourselves to His gifts. May we instead attach ourselves to Him, and when He plunges us into the night, where pure faith is required, may we still press on through the agonizing darkness.

~ from Streams in the Desert, December 22


Photo Credit: Kyle Richner

Favorite Christmas Traditions Poll!

I’ve never attempted to create a poll before, so I figured now was as good a time as any! 🙂

Please choose your favorite Christmas tradition from the list below.

And–I know! ALL of them are wonderful activities, so it is very difficult to choose. I would just suggest to go with your gut reaction! Because if I put an “all of the above” option in the list, probably most of us would choose it, lol! But I was just curious what people would pick if they had to make a choice.

Enjoy, and thanks for participating!!!

In Awe of Your Wonders

Those who live at the ends of the earth

stand in awe of Your wonders.

From where the sun rises to where it sets,

You inspire shouts of joy.

~ Psalm 65:8


Photo Credit: Alexander Shutov  /  Edited By: Me 🙂