“He is Risen Indeed” is our response Easter morning to the proclamation “He is Risen!” I’ve often wondered why we have a response on Easter versus Christmas when we just say “Merry Christmas”. I’m not sure of the exact reason, but for me it prompts deeper thought. It helps me internalize the significance of the …
I never enjoyed connecting the dots…until recently. Instead of relishing the process of connecting each dot with my pencil or crayon, I would eagerly try to guess the picture. The same is true today. Often I miss the magic of my moments, impatient for the bigger picture of life. This causes me to miss God’s …
Not many people enjoy chores. I’m one of them. Cooking and baking, yes, but the cleanup, not so much. A number of years ago, however, cleaning the kitchen had a profound impact on my life. Grieving losses in my life, I found cleaning the kitchen utterly joyless. I relished the cleanliness but had no desire …
God moments: occasions when circumstances line up in our lives which could only have been orchestrated by God. My God moment this week involves a sentiment we all may have since the Paris attacks: fear. I was asked to lead an upcoming Advent devotion based on Mary’s visit by the angel Gabriel and chose to …
Sacrifice (verb): to give up, let go Although I’ve sacrificed temporarily to achieve a goal, it has never been to the level of putting my life on the line. The men and women who choose to protect us daily understand and are willing to sacrifice for something greater. Their service, discomfort and being away from …