In the Cold of Winter

I painted a few signs this morning by the wood stove. I know, I know... I should be doing something more Christmasy - like wrapping gifts or making food or frantic last minute shopping! But I gave way to what I FELT like doing this time and created instead! 

What warmer word to paint, than home, when outside its cold, and wintry?

I don't know why...(but I'm grateful) -

I think about the homeless so much more than I used to! There are so many people in our own dear country who don't have a place they can call home, no cozy bed to lay their head, and often no hot meals to nourish them! Why we are so blest - I have no idea! I just know it makes me responsible to not only be grateful but also to reach out to the needy! I can't help everyone but I can open my hand and give what I have!

My heart goes out to dear ones who are experiencing sickness or even loss of a loved one! I'm sure they're thinking of their heavenly home a lot!! HOME! Jesus is preparing our home even now...n I know it will be more beautiful than we can ever begin to imagine!!!

Think about what the word home means to you this Christmas!!!!