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Lately I have been doing much reading I can’t tell you the last tv show or movie I watched because it’s been so long. With my hearing and visual issues I’d much rather read a good book. A good author can bring a story to life, painting the canvas of my mind with a rich tapestry of descriptive words. This is certainly the case in “ Two from Galilee The Story of Mary and Joseph” by Majorie Holmes. She researched for several years before writing this book, bringing the culture and customs of the time into the vivid picture. I highly recommend this book, especially at this time of year as we approach Christmas.

Another book I read daily is the Bible. I’ve been doing a study on the book of Job for quite a while. “Trusting God in Times of Adversity” by Kay Arthur and Pete Delacy. This is a deep study and I have to pray for wisdom to understand what I’m reading.

Thank God for technology to enable me to read. I can’t see well enough to read an actual book. Although with my Optelec video magnifier it is possible. I prefer to read the Bible with You Version app on my iPad. I can zoom the font as large as I need it and also parallel translations. Such an awesome tool for study.

Yesterday our PastorLoran Livingston at Central Church of God spoke on “Eat the Word”. It’s so imperative that we feast on Gods Word every single day. It’s important that we be doers of the Word. Live what it says! I am so thankful to attend a church where the truth of God’s Word is boldly and truthfully preached. What a gift!

As I woke before the birds this morning….wide awake before 5:00, I spent much time pondering all I’ve been reading and studying. I spent time praying for wisdom and the many needs surrounding us. I spent time in worship, being thankful only God and my dog heard my voice I make a joyful noise 😊 My thoughts are summed up in this EMBRACE GOD! Just Embrace Him! Take God at His Word!

“And the Word became flesh and dwelt among us, and we beheld His glory, the glory as of the only begotten of the Father, full of grace and truth.”
John‬ ‭1:14‬ ‭N!JV.

Meditate on that verse today. Embrace the goodness and perfect Will of God.

To read more of my story check out my autobiography “Rooted by the Water”. ( available on Amazon and many other online retailers such as Barnes & Noble, Books a Million, Target, Walmart and Park Road Books.) My true story of surrender. My testimony of releasing hurt from my hearing and visual limitations and letting Gods strength arise within me as He enables me to overcome with His strength, not mine.
Www,shannonkenleyhinson.com.

Thanksgiving has come and gone. While I intended to blog on Thanksgiving morning, I only got one paragraph down before putting my iPad away. This year was just different without my Dad who passed away last March. It was also our first Thanksgiving without our son Joshua, who is enjoying his new life in Arizona. Yet we still gathered together, a small croup of three: me, my husband Ron and my Mom.

I’m a deep soul who is always reflecting and thinking deeply. I wondered what it would have been like to gather that very first Thanksgiving. Very different groups of people came together to share. Imagine that in todays world! Such sharing today would be a breath of fresh air.

In todays society people are so caught up in themselves, their families, their friends, their church… and of course their traditions. While there is nothing wrong with these things, let’s be mindful to include others. Many families are mIssing loved ones and friends who have passed on. Many are lacking the resources and a caring embrace.

Imagine sharing of yourself, your time and your heart. Include others outside your own circle of people. People matter! All people!

Many times over the years we have invited others to join us on Thanksgiving. Sometimes they did not have a family and others had family too far away. This year with my cochlear Implant processor not functioning correcting and the upgrade scheduled to arrive in a few weeks, we opted to go to Cracker Barrel. Mom and I preparing all that food for three people wasn’t ideal. Everything currently is an exercise in patience and grace as I try to understand conversation with faulty equipment and low vision.

We didn’t take any pictures this year but I took “mental snapshots.” Some of these snapshot include: gathering the night before Thanksgiving with my brothers family for chili at Moms., meeting my precious newborn great niece, a crisp beautiful morning as we picked Mom up to go to Cracker Barrel, the cozy fire snapping in the fireplace, one plate of a delicious meal, a nice nap in the sun at Moms afterwards, making turkey cranberry sliders for dinner, and just a all around heart full of gratitude in the goodness of God.

Let’s challenge ourselves this holiday season to be doers of the Word. Be conscientious and thoughtful of everyone around us. Let’s make a difference.

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Embracing God

Mental “snapshots”