Christmas cards are arriving in the Tada mailbox and with each sentiment on every card, my joy is rising. Even as I write, I'm listening to "Joy to the World...

Not long ago, Ken and I received a birth announcement in the mail. It was a darling photo accompanied by the words, “And so, our family begins!” When there’s...

Christmas is a busy time of year – and when there are too many parties, and too many errands and cookies to bake, the serene beauty of the First Advent can...

Imagine it. After nearly 60 miles of rugged dirt roads, Mary and Joseph finally rounded the last corner and paused to overlook the village of Bethlehem. What...

If you believe God is sovereign (and I hope you do), then you will say things like, “God plans, ordains; he allows or permits things to happen.”...

Today as we wrap up our Thanksgiving weekend, I want to remind you of a timeless truth that’s needed in our isolated and broken world: God never intended...

Ingratitude is just part of human nature. When hit with hardships, it is natural to choose one of three responses. We give up and resign ourselves to...

I love the day after Thanksgiving. There’s nothing like turkey sandwiches with cold stuffing and cranberry sauce (and a little mayonnaise) spread on fresh...

Is it time to eat yet? The words easily slip from your mouth when you're hungry, you walk into the kitchen, and then inhale the savory aroma of turkey...

To me, it's interesting that when the lepers saw Jesus, they “called out in a loud voice.” They didn’t approach Jesus asking for help in a demure, calm, and...