To Be a Dog Waiting Faithfully
My childhood dog would perch on the couch in front of the window to watch and wait for my Mom to come home. Such faithfulness can inspire us at Advent.
Christmas Folklore in Iceland: The Yule Lads
An Icelandic child in the Middle Ages learned about mischievous trolls who arrive as Christmas draws near. However scary things get, you know that Christ is returning and all shall be well.
Christmas, Snow, & a Squirrel
A heavy blizzard in Roswell united a shivering squirrel, a baby for baptism, and a multi-generational family celebrating their 50th wedding anniversary. Christ was the host and we were the guests.
A Wedding Blessing – You’ve Made It!
The wedding is happening now. All the preparation, stress, and frustrations are done. Be in this moment. It works for Christmas, too!
Sneaking a Peek at Christmas Presents
As a kid, we thought we were so sneaky, bending the rules to see our Christmas presents before it was time.
A Faith that Braves Lions: Thecla
A legend of faithfulness from the early church:
Vision of the Face of God
Depicting God, especially Jesus, is controversial because every choice is limiting. What if we chose everything instead of one particular thing?
Real Sheep Don’t Act Like “Sheep”
Sheep are clever and brave. They fight for one another and recognize their shepherd’s voice.
It Takes All Kinds in the Church
A funny story about a misunderstanding in Sunday School.
Honoring and Supporting those Under Siege through Music
The president of Ukraine talks about how his people speak and live on through their music.