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2020 - Year in Review Isaiah 60:1 tells us to "Arise, Shine for our light has come, the glory of the Lord rises upon us." I love this verse, it's one of my favorites. I don't know about you but 2020 has been a challenging year like no other that I've ever experienced. But we have the hope of Jesus, no matter what challenges we face today or in the future. I am blessed with a wonderful family and great friends - I am thankful and grateful!  Job 3:25 reminds us that what we believe draws what we believe to us.  So what scripture are you standing on and believing God for?  God constantly reminds me that He will never leave me or abandon me; to be strong and have courage. So to Arise that means I have to get up, keep moving forward and put my trust in God no matter what. His mercies are new every morning - He gives them generously over and over again.  God is faithful and His faithfulness never ends! His promises are  Yes  and  Amen . For this I am grateful! Thank you

“Christmas is a season of not only rejoicing, but of reflection.” — Winston Churchill    “Christmas is doing a little something extra for someone.” — Charles M. Schulz  The most powerful thing we can do to keep our hearts alive and thriving year round is to cultivate a heart of gratitude. St. Francis of Assisi said, “It is in giving that we receive.” When we give, we actually receive. We don’t have to wait until the Christmas season to make a difference in someone’s life. When we open our palms up to Heaven and release the grip on the things we tend to idolize, we become a conduit that God uses to impact others. What if the blessings we receive on earth were meant to be turned around to bless others? So…   Write the note. Help the friend. Send the text. Visit the sick. Serve the Church. Give the flowers. Plan the dinner. Donate the money. Buy the gift.   Whatever method you use to bring intentionality to your day, use it. If you’re a calendar keeper, choose a