August 22, 2013: Darkness Dispelled

3 gifts in light:

• supportive family, shining Christ's light by their love
• sisters around the table, lightening a hard week with laughter
• darkness dispelled, glory revealed. "For my eyes have seen your salvation, which you have prepared in the sight of all nations: a light for revelation to the Gentiles, and the glory of your people Israel.” Luke 2:30-32

August 21, 2013: Straight to the Heart

a gift straight, curve, turn:

• his friend's offer to come alongside, a gift straight to my heart
• the curve of heads bowed in prayer, lifting up the broken
• a sister's turn in attitude, encouraging to mine

August 20, 2013: Kings and Kingdoms

3 gifts of serving:

• the surprise of never knowing quite what will happen
• the joy of giving
• the knowledge that I am bringing God's kingdom to earth
  

 

August 19, 2013: Church Blessings

3 gifts in church:

• the joy of worshiping together
• the encouragement of Christian fellowship
• the blessing of communion

August 18, 2013: Delight Written

 
a gift red, read, written:

• painted toes red
• good news read in a text as they shared their joy
• delight written on her face as she splashed in the water

August 17, 2013: Morning Psalm

 
3 gifts in the morning:

• a cup of hot tea
• a word from the psalms
• a refreshing shower

August 16, 2013: Family Love

3 gifts of family:

• sharing
• belonging
• loving