I don’t know about you, but I am weary. I’m tired of COVID-19 and all of its restrictions! I’m exhausted from worrying about when this nasty virus will strike again. I mourn with the thousands who have lost loved ones, many of whom have died alone—unable to say those precious last words to a spouse, parent, or child. How can this be? Processing the events of … [Read more...] about A Time Will Come for Singing
Come As You Are
Once someone dear to me asked why I take religion and the Bible seriously. I thought for a moment, considering my words carefully. Then I responded that the parable of the prodigal son presented an image of the Divine I could not walk away from. For me, the idea that there’s a loving God whose eyes are longing to see me walking home to Him is perhaps the most profound portions … [Read more...] about Come As You Are
Called to Joy!
John 15 in The Message Bible reads as follows: “I’ve told you these things for a purpose: that my joy might be your joy, and your joy wholly mature. This is my command: Love one another the way I loved you. This is the very best way to love….” To me, this is one of the most hopeful portions of the Gospel. We aren’t just called to internal life, but also to a joyful life! … [Read more...] about Called to Joy!
Journey to the Manger
Every year, Ed and I look forward to setting up our Crèche, the only thing we own that’s Lenox. Over the years, we’ve collected these pieces and we love to arrange then rearrange them so that the light hits the beautiful depiction of Mary just right, or the magnificent figurine of Joseph as he carefully watches over the Holy Child. We cherish this tradition, which … [Read more...] about Journey to the Manger