Donna Pool Speaks to addiction recovery groups, churches, care giver support groups, etc. sharing her testimony of how God led her to His Way of living life instead of the worldly way.
While the city languished in their comforts and riches a man, a woman, and the babe settled into the straw. Some would say what a pity. Others would ignore the situation. They simply made do with the resources offered while God kept them safe. Surviving the rugged road of life lies in how we deal […]
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It is another day of traveling for Mary and Joseph. It is hot. Sweat clings and sand sticks to Mary’s face even though she bows her head to the wind. She is focused on getting to a place to bathe away the travel dirt while ignoring her painfully rubbed thighs from the donkey’s back and
As the world awaits the Saviors birth, Mary and Joseph are still traveling to Bethlehem. There is no special caravan to accompany them to ensure the comfort and safety of the mother and child. It was just Mary, Joseph, the donkey, and God, and it was enough. Wrapped within the womb of the mother, the
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Christmas today is depicted as a fun, cuddly, and exciting season when the reality of the reason we celebrate required the faithful obedience of trust in God. Forced to travel to Bethlehem for the census, Mary was heavy with child and Joseph probably fiddled in his mind the dangers of the days ahead. The timeless
The journey that changes the world is upon us. It is about an 80 mile trip of walking and riding a donkey to a destination that God chose to come to earth. The trip will be treacherous for a woman 9 months pregnant. Mary and Joseph did not hide, they trusted God and His process
The celebration of the greatest event in history is less than a week away. We could be spending time in quiet contemplation of the wondrous birth of Jesus and what it deeply means in each of our lives. Yet, somehow we allow this world’s version of priority’s take over. In the heat of securing our
Divine leadership, guiding angels, unity with God through light all speak of heaven interacting with humans on earth. Stars are the guiding force lighting the way for us. These twinkling luminaries amid the dark sky are wonders (miracles) of Hope, Love, and Peace. God’s perfect light guides us still today. When Jesus spoke again to
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Do you look for God moments throughout your day, every day? Those daily moments are our reserves of strength that Holy sends as soul refreshment. When I took my dog outside first thing this morning I breathed in the sharp brisk air and felt alive with thankfulness to see another day. As I stood in
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The lines are long everywhere this time of year. Are you granting grace instead of grimace’s? To wait requires us to focus on the outcome instead of the obvious aggravation in the moment. Which do you choose? How we behave while waiting shows us the attitude of our heart. Our citizenship is in heaven, and
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season of gifts is upon us. The greatest gift can still be given by us who believe in the mystery of Jesus. This gift has remain unchanged for centuries. God came and remains within. God still gifts us with courage in the face of fear, healing miracles as we confront death, broken families, and uncertainties
