Days after the fact, the news of Jesus birth still had not been proclaimed in Jerusalem. Despite the angel’s chorus and the shepherds rejoicing the report did not reach the people of Jerusalem till later. There were no Instagram accounts to capture the moment, nor an excited Twitter announcement made Read more…
As I slowly come to consciousness, pain radiates through my head. My eyes open to the dim light peeking through the slatted blinds. I close my eyes with a moan. The pain of the migraine blots out everything and turns my world upside down. My plans for the day are Read more…
She would remember that night always. Her expectations of life had changed that evening. Much of the presumption of her life remained unfulfilled. However, in her unmet expectations she found promises kept. The whiff of smoke from the dying embers, the feel of the smooth wooden stool beneath her touch Read more…
Wrapped up in this Christmas season is the celebration of Advent. The word Advent is translated from Latin as ‘coming‘. It seems that a coming always is preceded by a waiting. During the season of Advent we reflect on the coming of Jesus as a baby. He came as our Read more…
It is in the daily moments of grace that we can gain equilibrium when our world is spinning out of control. Election turmoil and Covid crisis have wreaked havoc on our country. Division runs deep and differences are glaring. Fear and anxiety grip our hearts in worry of what is Read more…
Christmas lights. Broken hearts. Gaily wrapped packages. Confused minds. Long and lonely days. All waiting for Christmas. Hard times and heartaches do not follow the calendar year. They do not come when it is convenient nor at our choosing. Some of us will be waiting out the Christmas season as Read more…