Author name: Connie Shipley

Prayer (Psalm 51 selected verses) Have mercy on me, O God, according to Your steadfast love; according to Your abundant mercy blot out my transgressions. Wash me thoroughly from my […]

When I was a youth, I had a cross necklace that I bought from Montreat. It was made from three nails. It was artistic and cool, but it also reminded

This nativity egg was decorated by my mom. Before her eyes started to give her problems years ago, her hobby was decorating eggs of various sizes. Anytime she was out

I have enjoyed looking at this beautiful ceramic Nativity set since the start of my employment 10 years ago here at First Pres. It has been set up in the

I am thankful for music. Psalm 100:1-2 1 Make a joyful noise to the Lord, all the earth. 2 Worship the Lord with gladness;  come into God’s presence with singing. Holy Holy Holy (the

Devotional Thoughts Based on the Glory to God Hymnal Isaiah 9:2 The people who walked in darkness have seen a great light; those who lived in a land of deep

Devotional Thoughts Based on the Glory to God Hymnal Isaiah 9:2 The people who walked in darkness have seen a great light; those who lived in a land of deep

Devotional Thoughts Based on the Glory to God Hymnal Psalm 1 The Glory to God Presbyterian Hymnal shows the wonderful connection between our hymns and the book in the scriptures

And the Word became flesh and lived among us, and we have seen his glory, the glory as of a father’s only son, full of grace and truth. (John testified

In reflecting on people from the Bible who lived faithful lives, you will soon come to the name Mary. Recently I have shared some reflections on Mary (the sister of