Emily Parke Chase
Thank you for returning as we start this 2020 Advent journey on the theme of HOPE. My Texas grandchildren are named Simeon and Anna Hope. My son and his wife named their son and daughter for the two people whom Mary and Joseph met in the Temple when they went to dedicate their son Jesus. …
Read More Advent 2020 – Day 2What a year this has been! For me, it began with three major spinal surgeries, but for my husband Gene, the year marked his graduation from this life to the next. As I have said on other occasions, Gene got the better end of the deal. He no longer has to wear a face mask, …
Read More Advent 2020 – Day 1It snuck up behind us so suddenly. After supper one night, my husband began coughing. Gene coughed through the night and in the morning had a runny nose as well. Under other circumstances, I might have called it a common cold, but these days I wasn’t certain. We called and made an appointment for a …
Read More COVID-19 – a vicious attack but not a victoryWhen I prepared a series of Advent devotionals on the theme of “Immanuel – God With Us” in December, I never had any idea how applicable they would soon become in my own life. As I mentioned in one of the posts, I faced spinal surgery for a herniated disc on December 9. The surgery …
Read More Every Day, Every HourOur Advent season has come to an end! And tomorrow we can rejoice on Christmas that Immanuel has arrived to dwell with us. Last year at this time, our son John’s youngest daughter was only beginning to learn to crawl. Lydia had to be carried everywhere by her mother or father. She was very aware …
Read More Advent 2019 – Day 24Advent is almost over! Soon we we will welcome Jesus. Imagine the joy Mary experienced after nine months of pregnancy as she embraced “Immanuel – God With Us” for the first time in her arms. Think of Simeon and Anna praying for years and finally beholding their Savior face to face. Magi traveled around 400 …
Read More Advent 2019 – Day 23For the past three weeks of Advent, we have prepared for “Immanuel – God With Us.” We have seen just how much the Lord desires to be near us. He wants to listen to us, guide us, protect us, and encourage us. He pours out rich gifts of love, anointing us with oil of gladness …
Read More Advent 2019 – Day 22For many people, December is a time of anticipation of seeing and being near those we love. Today, the Saturday before Christmas, is a major day for holiday travel as families board airplanes and climb in cars to visit grandparents or grandchildren over the next few days. Holidays offer opportunities for families to gather, but …
Read More Advent 2019 – Day 21Christmas is less than a week away. I hope you are motivated to continue with this Advent series for a few more days! For weeks, even months during the Fall season, stores promote Christmas shopping. It used to be that they waited until after Thanksgiving to begin their promotions, then we saw Christmas decorations appear …
Read More Advent 2019 – Day 20Advent is a joyful time of year. The piles of gifts begin to accumulate under the tree. The smell of fresh baked cookies wafts through the house. Greeting cards arrive with news of old friends. Have you ever had a dear friend drop out of touch? There was a time when you talked almost every …
Read More Advent 2019 – Day 19