The Thrill of Hope

If ever a time...now is the time...
To fall on your knees.

If ever a time...now is the time...
To know the thrill of hope.

If ever a time...now is the time...
To feel His worth.

If ever a time...now is the time...
To hope and to rejoice.

If ever a time...now is the time...
For the Divine to bend lo,
And fill our night.

O Holy Night, the stars are brightly shining. 
O Holy Night. O Night Divine.

Luke 2: 8 And there were shepherds living out in the fields nearby, keeping watch over their flocks at night. 9 An angel of the Lord appeared to them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were terrified. 10 But the angel said to them, “Do not be afraid. I bring you good news that will cause great joy for all the people. 11 Today in the town of David a Savior has been born to you; he is the Messiah, the Lord. 12 This will be a sign to you: You will find a baby wrapped in cloths and lying in a manger.”

13 Suddenly a great company of the heavenly host appeared with the angel, praising God and saying,

14 “Glory to God in the highest heaven,

    and on earth peace to those on whom his favor rests.”


~~~~While I was sick on the couch this week, I finished up Cynthia Ruchti's novella, An Endless Christmas. It's a wonderful read and a great gift idea for this season. It's a lovely story packed full of God's redemption through generations. Find out how the Binder family holiday--complete with chaos, food, winter storms, and a proposal--dawns a thrill of hope through Katie Vale's years of ancestral darkness. Cynthia packs this short novella with layers of blessing, and masterfully crafts a story that beckons every doubtful heart to believe in the mystery of love and walk in faith that redeems generations.


Spoiler Alert: get a box of tissues while you read! 

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-------------Blog post by Anne Love-




Writer of Historical Romance inspired by her family roots. 



Nurse Practitioner by day. 



Wife, mother, writer by night. 



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