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Embrace the Joy of Christmas and New Year Blessings for Your Family
The holiday season brings a unique chance to pause, reflect, and celebrate with those closest to us. Wishing you and your family a Merry Christmas with blessings for the New Year is more than a greeting—it’s an invitation to embrace joy, gratitude, and hope. This time of year offers moments to strengthen family bonds, create lasting memories, and set intentions for the months ahead. Let’s explore how you can fully experience the spirit of Christmas and welcome the New Year wi

Marilynn James
Dec 25, 20253 min read


Embracing God's New Mercies Every Morning as November Comes to a Close
As November 2025 draws to a close, it offers a unique moment to pause and reflect on the journey of the past month and the year so far. This day invites us to recognize a profound truth found in Lamentations 3:23: “They are new every morning; great is your faithfulness.” This verse reminds us that each day brings fresh mercies from God, a gift that renews our spirit and strengthens our hope. Embracing these new mercies can transform how we face challenges, celebrate victorie

Marilynn James
Nov 30, 20253 min read


Reflections
As the leaves turn brilliant shades of orange and red, fall invites us to slow down and reflect. This season's cool air and beauty remind us to appreciate the blessings we often overlook in our busy lives. Personally, I find myself praising the goodness of God and how it has been a guiding force during challenging times. Two and a half years ago, I faced a major challenge when I hit my head on a metal pipe while cleaning after a tile installation. What could have been a diffi

Marilynn James
Oct 21, 20254 min read


Angels on Assignment
In today's fast-paced world, many people find themselves searching for support and reassurance. The belief in angels as divine protectors...

Marilynn James
Sep 30, 20253 min read


Freedom
As we celebrate July 4th, we can focus on two kinds of freedom. One can be political and civic. The United States' ancestors built in...

Marilynn James
Jul 3, 20251 min read


Why Am I Grateful?
Marilynn James - Grateful & Joyful In May 2025, my husband, Darnell, and I celebrated our fortieth wedding anniversary by going on an...

Marilynn James
Jun 28, 20254 min read


He Gave His Life
Jesus Gave His Life As we commemorate the suffering, death, burial, and resurrection of Jesus Christ, we must acknowledge the...

Marilynn James
Apr 10, 20252 min read


Gratitude!
Why Are You Grateful? As my sister celebrated her milestone birthday this month, I am reflecting on the aspects of life for which we can...

Marilynn James
Mar 31, 20252 min read


Be A Valentine
Be A Valentine! It's that time of year when we send greetings to encourage, uplift, and show that we care about loved ones, friends,...

Marilynn James
Feb 14, 20251 min read


Grieve, Release, & Move Forward
Welcome to 2025! We are all in the honeymoon phase of the year. We are still excited to be in another year. Our dreams, hopes, desires,...

Marilynn James
Jan 25, 20254 min read


Blessings in 2025!
Welcome to 2025! May God bless you and your family throughout the entire year! Establish successful habits. Praise God each day for life!...

Marilynn James
Jan 1, 20251 min read


Bitterness: Unplanned Personal Poison
All of us have defining moments in life. God cares what we do in these times. Remember, trouble or uncertainty is always an invitation to...

Marilynn James
Dec 30, 20245 min read


Are We Seeking Christ This Christmas?
After Jesus was born in Bethlehem in Judea, during King Herod's reign, the Magi from the east came to Jerusalem 2 and asked, “Where is...

Marilynn James
Dec 23, 20243 min read


Friendships
Where are you on the friendship, associate, and deep relationship scales? Do you feel that these interactions are necessary? Do you take...

Marilynn James
Jul 31, 20242 min read


Independence Has Power!
May we all focus on what the word "Independence" means today. America was formed to create individual opportunities, overcome outside...

Marilynn James
Jul 4, 20241 min read


We Plan; God Directs!
We constantly envision, visualize, and plan throughout our lives. As we formalize our mental images, we may feel that these ideas are on...

Marilynn James
Jun 1, 20242 min read


Honor is Due
Today, we honor those who chose to serve in the military in the United States of America. Their choice to represent the nation to...

Marilynn James
May 27, 20241 min read


He is Faithful!!
Three daughters asked me to join them in prayer for their father who was detained in Haiti due to the closure of airports and the halt of...

Marilynn James
Apr 30, 20241 min read


He Loves Us
As we remember the death, burial, and resurrection of Jesus, let us journey back to the events that led to His resurrection. In Mark...

Marilynn James
Mar 30, 20244 min read


Close Friends
March is Women's History Month. It celebrates women's contributions to culture, history, and society. Freda Robinson, Principal Scientist...

Marilynn James
Mar 21, 20242 min read
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