The Many Shades of Christmas – A Deeper Family

  Have you ever noticed how many of our favorite carols are written in a minor key? Think about it for a minute . . . “O Come, O Come, Emmanuel” “In the Bleak Midwinter” “Let All … Read more...

An Advent Journey, 2013: Looking for the Light – Day Three

       God blessed Noah and his sons: He said, “Prosper! Reproduce! Fill the Earth! Every living creature—birds, animals, fish—will fall under your spell and be afraid of you. You’re responsible … Read more...

Ta Da! The Final Piece of the (in)Mercy Journey!

Back in September, I was privileged to be a participant in the very first project from (in)Courage magazine's commitment to raise funds for Mercy House in Kenya. The beautiful brainchild of … Read more...

An Advent Journey, 2013: Looking for the Light – Day Two

  If it had not been the Lord who was on our side —let Israel now say— if it had not been the Lord who was on our side, when our enemies attacked us, then they would have swallowed us up … Read more...

An Advent Journey, 2013: Looking for the Light – Day One

There’s a day coming when the mountain of God’s House Will be The Mountain— solid, towering over all mountains. All nations will river toward it, people from all over set out for it. They’ll … Read more...

A Letter to December

Ah, Dear Friend, We know each other well, do we not? So many years of immersion in all the folderol and all the richness of your seasonal gifts. Shall I list the ways? the wedding plans, midway … Read more...

The Sliding of the Seasons

Today is the day after, the sliding day, the one that marks the shift from one special day on the calendar to an entire season of special. We chose to be quiet this day, to stay at home, eat … Read more...

Confessions of a Tired Over-Achiever — for SheLoves

  Can I tell you a secret? I am a very slow learner. I am also a quick study -- which is not the same thing at all. I can gather facts, read articles, enjoy rich and satisfying discussions, … Read more...

Choose Life: A Photo Essay

How often, when push comes to shove, do I choose rightly? How consistently do I choose life? We looked at John 6:15-71 this morning, a huge chunk of scripture, masterfully handled by Pastor Don … Read more...