WMU of Texas Blog

What would Christmas be without lights? I was recently reading about the origin of using lights on a Christmas tree. I found that the earliest lights were candles attached to the tree branches signifying the light of Jesus.

What do children, radios, and fish have in common with Christmas? They all sound very different, but they all have the same purpose.

This time of year is known for being busy…very busy! My countdown clock on my phone shows that we have 19 days until Christmas Day! How will you fill those precious few days?

There are so many thoughts spinning around in my head that I would like to find a button to press “STOP” to slow down. Have you ever felt that way?

Take time between now and Thanksgiving Day to make a gratitude list to remind you of all the things God has done for you...even the brevity of life.

What are you thankful for? This month, encourage your family to share what they are thankful for with this fun activity from WMU of Texas Age-Level Strategist, Teri Ussery.

This fall, remind your children, grandchildren, or Mission Friends groups that God created the world with this fun placemat activity from WMU of Texas Age-Level Strategist, Teri Ussery.

I am grateful that Jesus was always kind. His gentle words of encouragement and instruction can carry us through each day if we let them. His words bring a soothing salve to our hurting hearts and ears. So let’s be thankful by expressing kindness in what we say and how we say it.

What will you do with your 'I Voted' sticker? WMU of Texas President Earl Ann Bumpus placed her sticker on her computer as a reminder to pray.

God has given us many things to see, hear, taste, touch, and smell with the arrival of a new season. Be quick to thank Him for all the beauty He has made for us to enjoy and share that with others.