Chatterblocks

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December 18
Today's message was to be a little more insight from The Women of Christmas, but that plan has been usurped by a lump of joy sent by my daughter in law yesterday.  As you all know, my life verse is
Be joyful always, pray without ceasing and in all things give thanks. 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18

We sent this little family a Christmas gift called "Chatterblocks."  Thus the photograph with the words they spelled out on their hearth.  "Be joyful."

The parents of these two have chosen to be quite intentional in their training up of their children to love the Lord.  Having both been raised in Christian homes, they know from experience the value of implanting scripture in the hearts of their children at a young age.  It is always a delight for us to hear what they are learning and the video they just sent us is chocked full of joy…dancing for the Lord breaks out around the Advent wreath after reciting: 1 Thessalonians (a mouthful of a word) 5:16

Be Joyful Always
 The "Chatterblocks" were also given to our son, who is a writer, and his wife.  They are having fun leaving messages for one another. Their first "set up" is the acronym with which our children grew up hearing on a regular basis from their Pop.

Don't Do Anything Stupid

Both Chatterblock Designs..."Be Joyful Always" and "D.D.A.S."... hold valuable life lessons!

May your day be Merry and Bright, because you know Jesus is with you!








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