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.
Meeting the Mystery: Shannon Craigo-Snell
“We are finite creatures, but we touch the fringes of infinity” – Shannon Craigo-Snell
A Mom and Kid, Broken Down by the Side of the Road
Stranded by the side of the road, a mom and kid were able to continue home because of vulnerability shared with strangers.
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!
God With Us: Irenaeus
Irenaeus told us: “because of his measureless love, [Christ] became what we are… to enable us to become what he is.”
Fighting for Civil Rights When the World Disregards You: Claudette Colvin
Some people sacrifice so much to move the needle closer to justice.
World War I Christmas Truce
Troops on the ground choose to share an improvised ceasefire for Christmas.
A Long Paraphrase of Psalm 23
Getting a closer look at some of the layers of meaning in Psalm 23