“Joy to the world, the Lord is come!”

Merry Christmas to all!…

I was beyond expectant as Christmas 1977 neared…

There is a short story by O. Henry called "The Gift of the Magi"…

This Advent I have been following the Hallow App Pray25 challenge…

We here at Faith Friday push the limits, tackle topics controversial to the world…

Today, that topic is Santa Claus.

I was walking from the kitchen into the living room, and that’s when I saw it: my 2-year old son was pretending to be in battle…

Around this time of year, you often hear people say to look at this through the eyes of a child. I would say to you - look at these next few days from the eyes of a mother…

Haven’t we all had these moments of spiritual insight or sudden discovery? Sometimes we recognize them immediately for what they are; other times there is wisdom in hindsight. They are moments when the light bulb turns on big time, when you suddenly see or understand something in a new or very clear way. They are flashes of brilliance, illuminating discoveries…

I have wondered this week while reading the daily scripture if Mary and Joseph were nervous. I know how I felt when I was expecting our kids. I know how hopeful, anxious, and excited we were for this life changing event…