Family

I read a quotation earlier today that really gave me some food for thought: "Call it a clan, call it a network, call it a tribe, call it a family. Whatever you call it, whoever you are, you need one." (Jane Howard, English Novelist)

Families come in many shapes and sizes. Some are small, some are large. Some have two parents, some have only one. Others have children being raised by grandparents. Some families have small children, others have adult children, and still others have no children at all. What would we do without our families?

We have an even greater family tie--to our heaveny Father. He says, "I will be a Father to you, and you will be my sons and daughters." (2 Corinthians 6:18).

Eat, Drink and Be Merry

"A man should be happy and enjoy his family, his friends and his food. These things will cheer him on his way through all the days God has given him." Ecclesiastes 8:15 (The Clear Word Version)

The holidays are the best time to enjoy good food with family and loved ones. It's a time to relax and to reflect on the past, the present and the future; a time to share the joys and sorrows each has experienced. It's a time to celebrate achievements, whether they be job-related, school-related, or simply a dream that has been fulfilled.

As we look to the new year, which is soon upon us, let's also remember the One who gives us breath each day and who celebrates each of our achievements with us. Without God, there is no life.