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Change of Plans

Colleen James4 Comments

The heart of man plans his way,    but the Lord establishes his steps.” Proverbs 16:9 ESV We would have been to the island and back by now. We would have enjoyed several sun-soaked days on the beach with my younger sister, been given an informal tour of the school where my brother-in-law is studying medicine, and enjoyed JJ’s birthday… Continue reading Change of Plans

An Unexpected Christmas

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I put on a cartoon about the first Christmas for my son over a week ago, and I’ve been reflecting on how unexpected the details of Jesus’ birth were ever since. For Mary, the angel Gabriel’s appearance and message to her was a complete surprise. She did not expect to be told that she’d be… Continue reading An Unexpected Christmas