Christmas Genes 1: Tamar

“She is more righteous than I am,” Genesis 38:26 I remember the first time I felt “othered”. I knew from little on I was not the same as my siblings; we didn’t have the same father, and my bone structure and the tone of my skin were disparaged by him. But this feeling of being…

by Sherry Collins

Chirstmas Genes: Intro

“For unto you is born this day in the city of David, a Saviour, which is Christ the Lord.” Luke 2:11 My husband loves investigating his genealogy. After subscribing to Ancestry.com, he learned that his Scottish family arrived in the US in the mid-1700s. Further back, he discovered that his ancestors lived in a castle…

by Sherry Collins

Formations 21: Tree Hugger

“They are like trees planted along a riverbank, with roots that reach deep into the water.” Jeremiah 17:8 Terry and I drove by our old house and were devastated when we saw the maple tree we love had been massacred. Yes, this is a slight exaggeration; we were devastated because our maple tree had been…

by Sherry Collins

Formations 20: Friendship

“Share each other’s burens, and in this way, obey the law of Christ.” Galatians 6:2 Research indicates that having three to five friends is associated with high life satisfaction. Other studies have demonstrated that having at least six friends can improve overall health. I know I have more than six people in my inner circle,…

by Sherry Collins

Formations 19: Alexa, Please Play…

“I will shout for joy and sing your praises,” Psalms 71:23 Alexa has reawakened my love of music. Sometimes, I ask her to play worship music, and I get lost in communion with God. Other times, I bop around to 80s music from my own teenage era or start my morning with modern music from…

by Sherry Collins

Formations 18: God’s Word

“Your word is a lamp to guide my feet and a light for my path.” Psalms 110:105 God’s Word Nourishes me, Encourages me, Inspires me, Reminds me, and then, Convicts me. God’s Word Informs me, Persuades me, Awakens me, To whom God is And who I am not. God’s Word Has been misaligned, Has been…

by Sherry Collins

Formations 17: Haiku Reflection

“Oh, that my words could be recorded. Oh, that they could be inscribed on a monument,” Job 19:23 Poetry Twenty-six letters To paint, express, or describe God’s good creation. For more of my thoughts on poetry, read my post, Tiramisu Poetry.

by Sherry Collins

Formations 16: Adulting

“O people, the Lord has told you what is good, and this is what he requires of you:to do what is right, to love mercy, and to walk humbly with your God.” Micah 6:8 I love all the seasons of adult life. In the spring of adulthood, I embraced collegiate life like a sponge. I…

by Sherry Collins

Formations 15: Shop Small

“Good comes to those who lend money generously and conduct their business fairly.” Psalms 112:5 In the late 80s and 90s, I was a mall girl. I went to Waldenbooks looking for, well, books; to DEB for my Wham sweatshirt and bracelets; and smelled candles at Wicks ‘n’ Sticks. As a young adult, I improved…

by Sherry Collins

Formations 14: The Littles (and Some Who are not so Little)

“Let the children come to me, and do not hinder them, for to such belongs the kingdom of God.” Luke 18:15 Excerpt from Reclaimed & Restored “This has continued throughout my adult life. We made the decision to be a one-income family, so that I could stay home and educate our children. Soon, providing childcare…

by Sherry Collins

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