Eddie's Christmas Star

Star

by Elaine Hardt ©1990

Star was born in the imagination of Eddie Anderson on December 11 last year. For Chosen Ones, like Real Ones, birth was just the first step in this stretching-growing adventure we call Life.

If you asked him, Eddie might not be able to recall the exact details. Active minds rarely cling to the past, but always seem to be pressing eagerly towards the dawn of the future -- while celebrating the golden Now with complete exuberance. So those of us who wish to chronicle such events will need to tread backwards briefly to that afternoon on the eleventh of December.

Young Eddie had already finished his math paper and was turning around in his seat to see if Will and Bill had finished theirs. The eagle eye of Mrs. Newman noted half with pride and half aggravation that her first pupil had finished the seat work. All the others seemed bent over in earnest toil, almost interested in accuracy today, she thought. Perhaps it’s only because Christmas is coming.

Restful Prayer Time

What’s bedtime prayer like these days? Is it a list of complaints? A brag-sheet of your own accomplishments of the day? The To Do list you’re sending up to God?

Remember bedtime as a kid, “Rock a Bye, Baby” was mom’s sweet serenade as she held you close, then tucked you into bed with a smile. With only the night light glowing she tip-toed out the door, and you were off to dreamland.

The Sooner, the Better

When God wants to get our attention
The sooner we agree with Him,
The better off we’ll be.

First, come little nudges of conscience,
Little whisperings, little happenings,
Little reminders.

Meanwhile, all around are evidences
Of His awesome, mighty power;
God is Creator.

His Word is there for us to see
Accounts of His dealings with mankind,
Justice and mercy.

Thoughtful Prayer: A New Look

Prayer, what a misunderstood idea. For some people it’s reciting a special poem. For some, it’s a quiet meditation on “nothing.” Take a new look at thoughtful prayer.

Life will never be the same when we learn both child-like faith and the boldness of a spiritual warrior. Confusion is replaced with confidence, loneliness leaves and in comes love. Irritations evaporate, faith grows stronger when we talk to the Lord.

God is real, and so is prayer.  Try this Thoughtful Prayer sequence. . .

Recipe for Thanksgiving

This free, no-calorie "recipe" can’t be beat for simplicity and good results. It’s just what every busy person needs, and this means you! Go ahead, indulge yourself.  Take a look . . .

Finding Reasons to be Thankful

Four people in the Bible had challenges, but God gave them reasons to be thankful.  We look at Job, Rahab, Abigail, and Zechariah  from the Scriptures, then see what we can learn from their example.  Finally, we look at a well-known passage from the New Testament, and see if this is a message from God to our own hearts, today.

BOOKLETS I'VE BEEN WRITING

        Besides my published books now I've been writing smaller, self-published booklets. I make them on my computer, using bluesquirrel's program, Click Book. The booklets are FREE. Send me an email to edprpeggy@gmail.com to make your request. Here's the titles updated to June 22, 2021 . . .  
Booklet 1: Finding God in Different Places
Booklet 2: Thoughtful People Ask Questions
Booklet 3: Health & Healing
Booklet 4: Discoveries
Booklet 5: Something to Think About
Booklet 6: Why Not ?
Booklet 7: Oh, Joy! A New Look at Life
Booklet 8: Short & Simple: Poetry and Prayers
Booklet 9: A Perfect Gift
Booklet 10: When It Happens
Booklet 11: Grandma Cares !
Booklet 12: Lots of Reasons to be Happy
Booklet 13: Snuggled Up: Conversations with Grandma
Booklet 14: Confidence & Peace of Mind
Booklet 15: Interesting Possibilities
Booklet 16: Love, Comfort, and Hope
Booklet17: Fascinating Journey
Booklet 18: Blessings for You
Booklet 19: Simply Said: Basics
Booklet 20: Your Achievement
Booklet 21: Somebody Cares
Booklet 22: A Path, A Tree
Booklet 23: What’s New
Booklet 24: This is for You !
Booklet 25: Lights, Sun, Moon, Stars
Booklet 26: Meet a Few Friends
Booklet 27: Time to Grow
Booklet 28: Encouraging You
Booklet 29: Heart to Heart
Booklet 30: Celebrating Change, Challenge
Booklet 31: Life’s Trail: Discoveries that made a Difference
Booklet 32: Little Book of Happy Poems
Booklet 33: Friendly Conversation
Booklet 34: A Happy Marriage: Opportunity, Challenge, Blessing
Booklet 35: ABCs for You & Me
Booklet 36: Life's Trail: Part 2, Experiences that call for Faith
Booklet 37: Interesting Improvements
Booklet 38: Boys &; Men: Appreciating Them
Booklet 39: Stepping Stones to Serenity
Booklet 40: Opportunities You've Possibly Overlooked
Booklet 41: It's About Time !
Booklet 42: Cheering You On !
Booklet 43: You Have Some Blessings to Share (Write Them Down)
Booklet 44: Enjoying Your Favorite Seasons of the Year
Booklet 45: The BEST is Yet to Come
Booklet 46: An Attitude of Gratitude: Who, Me ?
Booklet 47: 69 Words of JOY for YOU
Booklet 48: Coffee House Chronicles
Booklet 49: Taking a Closer Look
Booklet 50: Making a Decision: logic, courage, determination
Booklet 51: Open for Opportunity
Booklet 52: What is Faith ?
Booklet 53: Finding HOPE for Today and HOPE for Tomorrow
Booklet 54: A Look at Love
Booklet 55: Coming to Confidence in Life's Challenges
Booklet 56:  Exclamations !!!
Booklet 57: Comfort, Confidence, Courage!
Booklet 58: I Will Have a Good Day!
Booklet 59: Greater Things
Booklet 60: Patience:  Who, Me ?  When ?  How ?
Booklet 61: Another Look at Determination
Booklet 62: From Motivation to Celebration !
Booklet 63: MORE Peace of Mind
Booklet 64: Words: Choose 'em, Use 'em
Booklet 65: What Matters
Booklet 66:  Yes, I Can !
Booklet 67: WISDOM
Booklet 68:  Forgive?  Forgiven !!!
Booklet 69: Taking Another Look
Booklet 70: If You Knew How Much God Loves You
Booklet 71: My Completely Wonderful Blessing
Booklet 72: Asking Questions?  Finding Answers ?
Booklet 73: Oh, Honestly!  Humorous & serious look at prayer
Booklet 74: Consider Your Success
Booklet 75: To Be, or Not To Be -- HAPPY!
Booklet 76: Good For You !
Booklet 77:  What a Relief !
Booklet 78:  What's Next ?
Booklet 79:  Some New Words for Some Old Songs
Booklet 80:  Let's Be Practical
Booklet 81: Spring is Here !!!
Booklet 82: Easter Encouragement
Booklet 83: Your Determination, Your Success!
Booklet 84: More to Think About (Good for You)
Booklet 85:  Helpful Strategy
Booklet 86:  Good Morning
Booklet 87:  You Are a Special Person
Booklet 88: One Day Older !!!
Booklet 89: Your Amazing Brain
Booklet 90:  Improving Each Day
Booklet 91:  Helpful Conversations
Booklet 92:  More Encouragement
Booklet 93:  Looking at Success
Booklet 94:  Getting Better
Booklet 95: Your Bright Ideas
Booklet 96:  Thanksgiving 2017
Booklet 97:  Here Comes Christmas
Booklet 98:  Your Wonderful Future
Booklet 99:  One a Day
Booklet 100:  AMAZING ! Interesting Ideas for YOU
Booklet 101:  Thinking About Today
Booklet 102:  A Happy Marriage - Opportunity, Challenge, Blessing
Booklet 103:  A Happy Anniversary
Booklet 104:  Thinking About Tomorrow
Booklet 105:  Another Birthday
Booklet 106:  Good-bye, Frustration!
Booklet 107:   Hello, Opportunity
Booklet 108:  Your Unique Adventure!
Booklet 109:  Your Wonderful Possibilities
Booklet 110:  Success: Facing the Storms
Booklet 111: A Challenge a Day Keeps Boredom Away
Booklet 112: It IS Time to Smile
Booklet 113:  Exercise Your Brain:  from A to Z
Booklet 114:  Enjoy the Adventure of Life
Booklet 115: Joyful Determination !
Booklet 116:  Learning More Life Lessons

Booklet 117: You CAN Do It

Booklet 118: What's Up?  Where Are You Going?

Booklet 119: Improving....More and More and More !

Booklet 120: What's Next ? 

Booklet 121: From Frowns to Smiles

Booklet 122:  Improving & Having Fun

Booklet 123:  HAPPPY !  Know It ?  Show It ! 

Booklet 124: A New View of Life

Booklet 125: Ideas for Improvement 

Booklet 126   Smile on your way Today  

Booklet 127  Another Day, Challenge, Opportunity