Advent is “the arrival of a notable person, thing or event” according to the Oxford English Dictionary. Preparing for the birth of Jesus, the MOST notable person ever to live on earth, is the purpose of the Advent season, one of my favorite seasons of the year. After Thanksgiving I…
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I’m feeling heavy-hearted today. Many I know are hurting with broken hearts, physically, spiritually, emotionally. I’m thinking about all the expectations that come with what’s supposed to be a ‘happy’ holiday while their hearts are laid open, raw and exposed; the stream of salty tears continues to sting the wounded…
Read moreWhen I was planning my wedding, I had a vision of a beautiful first dance. However, I am not a very good dancer. So, I was concerned about looking silly swaying from side to side during the first dance. I shared my concerns with my then fiancé. He sweetly said, “Don’t…
Read moreNow the word of the LORD came to Jonah the son of Amittai, saying, “Arise, go to Nineveh, that great city, and call out against it, for their evil has come up before me.” But Jonah rose to flee to Tarshish from the presence of the LORD. He went down…
Read moreTaking new steps can be very scary, especially if we don’t know where it may lead us. I am sure many of you reading this have been there before; taking a new job offer, or moving to another city, or selling your house before buying a new one. I have…
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