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How Long Is This Train?
A couple of things came to mind as I recently waited in my car for a very long train to pass by. First, I thought fondly of my mother with… Read more
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God Is Love
While on a walk through my neighborhood this week, I noticed many bare Christmas trees on their sides along the street, waiting to be picked up and taken away. Having… Read more
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A Guiding Star for the New Year
Last Sunday at church, my gaze kept being drawn to the very large nativity scene on the far side of the altar. Not just to the scene itself but especially… Read more
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O Holy Night
Years ago, I dreamt of running a year-round Christmas store. What could be more joyful than Christmas every day?! I had fun sketching a design for a logo and planned… Read more
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It’s Almost Time
Of all the ‘Weeks of Advent,’ this Third Week resonates with me the most. Memories of lighting the Advent Wreath come rushing back. I’m the youngest of five children, and… Read more
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Making Room
While running errands last weekend, I drove by a church with a sign that displayed a message similar to: We are all innkeepers – will we have room for Jesus?… Read more
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Advent Prayers for You
So, have you received it yet? The first Christmas card of the year? Mine came on Monday. (I’m in awe that my friend is so prepared and ‘on top of… Read more
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Gratitude – Strengthening Our Spiritual Health
This week it’s easy to remember to offer prayers of thanksgiving and to show our gratitude. Whether we will be spending the holiday with family, with friends or even alone,… Read more
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Getting Back Up
Do you ever have one of those weeks or months or more when it feels like it’s just one thing after another? One challenge or obstacle is resolved then another… Read more
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Letting Go in Trust
Many years ago, a friend who was the business owner of the office next door told me that an employee had just filed a lawsuit against him. It was serious,… Read more