Advent Joy isn’t shallow or sentimental—it is rooted in the appearing of Christ. When Scripture speaks of Christ being manifested, it means that God has made Himself clearly seen, known, and encountered in order to save. “The grace of God has appeared, bringing salvation…” — Titus 2:11, ESV The Child in the manger is the […]
Shadow loves our walks up the road, but she is happiest when we leave the leash behind. The moment I unclip it, she bounds forward with ears flying, tail wagging, and eyes sparkling with joy. She runs, circles back, runs again, stopping only long enough to look at me as if to say, “Isn’t this […]
The Ferris Wheel at Navy Pier, downtown Chicago was big and overwhelming. I felt relieved when I saw that it was closed down for the day because of wind. I thought that was funny...things close down due to wind in the windy city? Ruthie, my three year old daughter, was not happy. Inside I was relieved to […]
We made our way to the big top...expecting excitement. Two rows behind the one ring soon to be filled with tigers, elephants, camels and a woman swinging high on a trapeze. Our anticipation was rewarded. Eyes enlarged. Unable to take in all. In awe. Truly...death-defying acts performed before us. Stunts done without mats. Angry tigers. Kids […]
We're still hanging on to the last days of warmth... to golden sun... and golden leaves falling out of the sky. The earth...knowing it is in all of it's glory...is throwing it's beauty down like confetti...saying, "Look at me! Celebrate the Lord's incredible creativity!" We attend each day like a parade...watching...picking up leaves like candy...marveling […]
Have you ever observed an anthill? I've been floored the last two weeks by the never-ending antics going on in our anthill. We bought the commercial habitat so that we could easily view ants burrowing and tunneling through the sand and foraging for food above ground. Our little ants scurry around as if there is no tomorrow. Their time […]
Advent Joy isn’t shallow or sentimental—it is rooted in the appearing of Christ. When Scripture speaks of Christ being manifested, it means that God has made Himself clearly seen, known, and encountered in order to save. “The grace of God has appeared, bringing salvation…” — Titus 2:11, ESV The Child in the manger is the […]
Where do you long for Christ’s Peace to enter your story this week? Or have you given up hope for that? Perhaps it would be good for you and me to remember Jesus' words about the kind of peace He gives. "Peace I leave with you; my peace I give to you. Not as the […]