His Name Is Jesus

His Name Is Jesus

“HOW was your Christmas?” It is a question often being asked today with the assumption that Christmas is over and the celebration is done until next year. But Christmas is not a yearly event. It is more than gazing upon and singing carols about a new born baby....
De-Scrooge-ing

De-Scrooge-ing

Tis the season of anticipation, expectation, joyfulness, and endless joy. At least that is what we hear and want to believe. And yet for many of us it becomes the season of overspending, racing against deadlines, fatigue, and grumpiness. I vowed that this year would...
And The Answer Is . . .!

And The Answer Is . . .!

The question that the season of Advent poses is a very simple one: What exactly/really are you waiting for? The question is not intended to be answered on a superficial level – e.g., “I am waiting for more snow! I am waiting for a lottery win! I am waiting for a...
Moving Through Advent at Godspeed

Moving Through Advent at Godspeed

In our culture, slowing down is seldom seen as a virtue, as something to be desired. In fact, just the opposite. We are often challenged to hurry up, move faster, or multi-task to do more in less time. We drive cars to get wherever we are going, often in excess of the...
Still Waiting

Still Waiting

I like Advent. In fact, I like Advent more than I like Christmas. Some people may find this odd. Christmas has the glittery lights and shimmery things, the delightful scents, the massive repertoire of fun music that lots of people sing along with, the warm fuzzies,...
Grateful All Year Long

Grateful All Year Long

Around this time of year people have a tendency to feel a little more thankful or reflect on the things they are grateful for. But you know this feeling or reflecting should not just be around the Thanksgiving holiday. We should be thankful and grateful all year long....

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