December 17, 2007

The reason we have chosen “Beauty for Ashes” as a title for this devotional page is because these are the words God spoke to Dr. Forrest shortly after fire destroyed Haddock Inn. In the book Achieving The Impossible with God, Lorene Moothart writes, “Rev. Forrest started down the hill from Staley Cottage one morning. His steps led him to the pile of ashes that was all that remained of his dreams. He wandered around, poking about with a stick. “Finally he sat down on a rock under where [his and Evelyn’s] room had been. He noticed a thin line of

Remembering Christmas Almost everywhere you go Christmas music can be heard. Stores and homes are decorated. Christmas trees are shining brightly with all their lights and ornaments. Gifts are wrapped with pretty paper and ribbon. The mailbox is full of Christmas cards and invitations to parties. All this is in preparation to celebrate a special day of the year—December 25. In the activities of Christmas, it is easy to forget the real reason for celebration is that Christ our Lord was born in a manger in Bethlehem. As the Christmas music plays in your home or car, listen to the