Typically, I don’t make New Year’s resolutions. That may be because, by actually naming them I’m obligated to take action, rather than sort of easing into a new pattern of thinking which might lead to a change in behavior. But lately, a couple of things have bubbled up to the surface of my consciousness that […]
“Lift up your heads, O gates! And be lifted up, O ancient doors, that the King of glory may come in.” Psalm 24:7 Much like a home under construction, maybe we can all relate to life as a “work in progress.” Not all of our good intentions for preparing heart, home and family for a […]
“Arise, shine, for your light has come, and the glory of the Lord rises upon you. For behold, darkness shall cover the earth, and thick darkness the peoples; but the Lord will arise upon you, and His glory will be seen upon you. And nations shall come to your light, and kings to the brightness of your rising.” […]
I’ve learned that not all gifts come wrapped in pretty packages, but sometimes those can be the best gifts of all. Along with all the flourishes of Christmas preparation and celebration can come a sense that something or someone is missing; things are not as they should be or as they used to be; and […]