Advent is an in-between time, a liminal space, an “already, but not yet” reality. During Advent, we trust in things that have happened, but we also hope for things that... read more →
Mary was confronted with an Angel that told her that she would give birth to the Son of God. And when her cousin, Elizabeth, saw her, she was filled with... read more →
My mother spent weeks preparing for Christmas visitors. But there were times when visitors came and she wasn’t prepared. There would be a knock at the door and a visitor... read more →
St. Augustine once commented that when we praise God with words, we confess the truth, but when we praise God in song, we also express our love. If you’re like... read more →
Christmas is a time of many traditions. All of those traditions, and so much of our lives, have been influenced by a poor baby in a manger. He requires a... read more →
This is such a busy time of year for us—on top of our normally busy lives. It can be easy to have so many things to do that we miss... read more →
Waiting for something—whether good or bad—can be incredibly difficult. How are we called to wait well as Christians? Second Peter says that while we are waiting for God to act... read more →
Each of us comes with some pain and hurt and with a need for healing. What each of us feels is real and no one can deny or convince us that this... read more →
We tend to be easily overwhelmed by a constantly negative news cycle and the brokenness we see around us. This Advent is a time for us instead to live in... read more →