SENSORY GIFTS!

Vivid Imagery that evokes our 5 senses.....can often evoke all five & then wrap it with emotions, which one can even feel without touching!

That's what arrived at our door this past weekend! A timely gift as it will welcome others to our house for Thanksgiving!

An aromatic bouquet that touched my heart.

Beauty can be seen immediately along with reflections in the ornament. The earthy wiff/smell of the fresh evergreen is a close-up woodsy aroma. The velvety feel of the bright red bow invites fingers to stroke/touch it. When the door opens one hears the sound of ornaments "ringing" a welcome! Of the 5 senses, only taste is left. But this wreath has that covered as well with the nutcracker standing guard to remind us of taste of fresh nuts to be cracked waiting inside!

This sensory generous gift from our friends in the faith, Beth and Bill, has warmed our hearts and coaxed warm memories of so many Christmas Eves in the past! 

Thanks you! Thank you!! Thank you!!! (1Thessalonians 1:2)

Glory streams from heaven afar.....

11/21/13 Glory streams from heaven afar.....today seems more than lyrics from a Christmas carol----Some days heaven seems closer than normal

as we behold the glory of the Lord in the lives of others.

But You, O Lord, are a shield for me, my glory, and the lifter of my head. (Psalm 3:3)

Ask yourself, Do others see God's glory in my life? 

When the Lord raises my friend Claudia's head as she comes out of some dark gray days, those around her know that she will once again speak of the glory of God and His goodness.

Declare His glory among the nations, 

His marvelous works among all peoples. (1 Chronicles 16:24)