This third week of Advent, let us remember joy. Joy is something that cannot be feigned. It is not artificial. It’s healing and restorative attributes cannot be matched in this world. Advent is about preparation and we are encouraged to use the themes of each week to prepare our hearts for the coming of Christ. … [Read more…]
In his younger days, my father could look out the window and see a deer that was well blended into the woods, or an owl perched on a branch. He never had to squint. And he would say, “Mandy, look over there. Do you see the deer?” My normal answer was no and I would … [Read more…]
When I was in high school, my brother Erick was stationed in Saudi Arabia as part of his active duty in the air force. This was at a time when they didn’t have access to computers and every two weeks he was allowed one phone call on some very staticky lines to talk to our … [Read more…]
