Little Pasture on the Prairie

Hurrah! It is Yuletide! Otherwise known as the season of light, at first blush, this may seem an ironic moniker, as these are the darkest days of the year for those of us living in the Northern Hemisphere.

The Christmas story

MY THANKS

A BIGTHANK YOU to my secret Santas! A gift certificate to Country Market and having my sidewalk and steps shoveled off when I came home were wonderful gifts. Thank you again and Merry Christmas. Peace~ Teri

In the Shadow of the Cross

You have seen pictures drawn to depict the birth of our Savior, Jesus the Christ. Usually they are calm and cute. But was it calm?

God’s plan coming together

“I love it when a plan comes together.” This is a quote from one of my favorite childhood television shows. Even today, when a plan of mine “comes together,” I will say this phrase. However, most of us know our careful plans rarely go off without a hitch.

Is God with us or within us?

The Gospel of John starts out: 'In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God.

God’s light breaks the darkness

“the people living in darkness have seen a great light; on those living in the land of the shadow of death a light has dawned.” Matthew 4:16 I spend quite a bit of time on the road. I have a love/ hate relationship with driving this time of year.

MY THANKS

Thank you Secret Santa for the gift card to Country Market. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year. God Bless, Joann Schweitzer

From whence came the candy cane?

The original candy cane was made 350 years ago. In the course of time the candy cane has become a symbol and tradition during the Christmas holiday, used as a decoration for Christmas trees. The first candy cane was not made in the shape of a cane.

THANK YOU

American Legion Auxiliary: Thank you for the gift certificate for recognition of my veteran’s service in the Navy. Val Schweitzer