I am contemplating how we Christians, at the beginning of December, started our celebration of Advent with themes of hope, moved into peace, then joy, and are wrapping these all up with love. In this chaotic world, are those obtainable ideals? As I consider the love component, what pops into my mind is a video IContinue reading “What If We Profiled Others As “Love””
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Advent Waiting
I am not living as though I am actively waiting for Jesus’ return. Are you? I mean, what would that look like? Standing outside, watching the clouds to see if they part hoping to have the first glance? Do I really think, it’s going to be the United States area he’ll show up first?
Hope Flutters Within Us Like A Soft Feather
In his book, Where is God when it Hurts?, Philip Yancey says this about hope: Hope means simply the belief that something good lies ahead. It is not the same as optimism or wishful thinking, for these imply a denial of reality….hope resembles courage more than cheerfulness. It involves a leap, much like faith. IContinue reading “Hope Flutters Within Us Like A Soft Feather”
Grounded Through Gratitude
How do you begin your day? And how does that establish the mood for the rest of your day?
I wish I’d started my morning routine long ago. But starting later rather than never, is something I am grateful I finally got around to.
Life –A Parallel Universe
life can be awesome. life can be awful. and sometimes it is both at the same time.
Matters of the Heart 