Lighting the fourth candle of Advent brightly illuminates our path towards Bethlehem, to a babe born in a humble manger, to the gift of redemption to all mankind. “For God...
Stories of My Repurposed Life
Advent 2022 – Prevailing Joy
Tonight, we light the third candle of the Advent season representing JOY. We await the arrival of our savior in a spirit of joy knowing Jesus comes to break the...
Advent 2022 – Abiding Peace
In preparing for the arrival of the Prince of Peace, the second week of Advent calls us to light a candle of peace. Peace is a promise that flows out of the hope...
Advent 2022 – Embracing Hope
Today is the first Sunday of Advent marking the beginning of Christmastime. We are invited into this season to recognize the change that is coming, while patiently accepting...
Called to War Turns One!
Today is my first book baby's 1st birthday! This project was a labor of love that took many, many years to be born. I'm so grateful for everyone who helped me get this...
New Life After the Storm
Today I noticed new growth emerging in the middle of the battered and mangled palms of the Bismarckia tree in my front yard. It’s been a month now since Hurricane Ian...
