Heartbroken Holiday
“After gathering up torn ribbon and piles of ripped Christmas wrapping, the young mother carried trash out to a back alley. Their traditional Christmas...
27
Dec
25
Dec
A Memorable Christmas Gift
Merry Christmas! And I trust it’s a day filled with joy for you. I have so many happy memories of past Christmases that resonate in my heart, but there’s...
24
Dec
The Surprise of Christmas
There are so many things about the Christmas story that surprise us. That the God who fills every corner of the universe should squeeze himself into human...
23
Dec
A Christmas Promise
We are well into Christmas week, and I’m wondering if you’re able to keep stress at bay. It’s a bit of a struggle for me, and I have to keep reminding myself...
22
Dec
Seeing the Truth of Christmas
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...
21
Dec
The Ancient of Days
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...
20
Dec
Come, Lord Jesus
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...
18
Dec
The King of Love My Shepherd Is
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...
6
Dec
How the Cradle Leads to Calvary
Often, we hurry by Thanksgiving, leaving our spirit of gratitude in the dust as we dash madly toward Christmas with all its demands and delights…
29
Nov
Six Steps To Offering Specific And Practical Help To A Family Living With Disability
Sometimes, the best “disability ministry” isn’t done on Sunday at church, but in the home of a family living with disability. When a baby is born, an...
