The Advent calendar - Countdown to Christmas. Maybelle Crabtree here. I’ve done an enormous amount of research on Advent and Christmas over the years. I’ve always been a curious person; wanting to know the “why” and ‘how” of things. My parents often called me a precocious child with my endless questions about things. I believe I was just inquisitive. I still am. And I read … [Read more...] about The Advent Calendar – Countdown to Christmas
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Communion the Ultimate in Sharing & Fellowship
Communion the Ultimate in Sharing & Fellowship. Maybelle Crabtree here. Back in the day when the kids were young – I think Holly was still a baby – our church would hold its summer worship services outside. There was a grassy area on the campus which maybe about a half of acre where folding chairs would be set under the shade of a small grove of trees. If you wanted … [Read more...] about Communion the Ultimate in Sharing & Fellowship
Sunday Writers
Sunday Writers. Maybelle Crabtree here. My apologies (once again!) for my lagging on blogs this summer. All I can say for now is life doesn’t always go as planned. I spent a great amount of time in hotel rooms these past few months. Sometimes it was for rest and relaxation; a well-needed vacation. But other times, it was out of necessity. But I won’t get into that now. Just … [Read more...] about Sunday Writers
Three – The Perfect Number
Three - The Perfect Number. Maybelle Crabtree here. My women’s Bible study group is reading a book about Biblical symbolism. We’re in the section about numbers. The other day, we read and discussed the number 3. The book chapter informed us that the number three represents wholeness, completeness, and perfection. It also stated three is a significant, but not a holy, number … [Read more...] about Three – The Perfect Number
Life is a Team Sport
Life is a team sport. Maybelle Crabtree here. That phrase has stuck in my head since I read it in my devotional book entitled, Hugs: Daily Inspirations for Women. Here’s a portion of that devotional: Life is a team sport, and all of us need occasional pats on the back from our teammates. So be cheerful, with a smile on your face and encouraging words on your lips. By … [Read more...] about Life is a Team Sport