It is what it is. Whatever. Roll with it. C’est la vie. Don’t be such a control freak. Yeah, right. Jesus take the wheel is a lovely sentiment, but I’ve got WAY more experience driving a car than a 1st…
Reindeer Antlers, Hallmark Movies and the God of Green Hope
I started listening to Christmas music several days ago and I’m not even sorry. In the interest of full disclosure, my husband and I have also watched FOUR Hallmark Christmas movies so far, and Thanksgiving is still several days away….
Longing and Unexpected Joy
I’ve felt sad lately. Sad and angry. I watch the news and wonder if we will ever, ever figure out how to stop hurting one another. Advent is meant to be about longing, but I want to skip Advent and…
Expectations
Advent has begun once again. We have returned from our Thanksgiving travels and the Christmas lights are twinkling throughout the house. I have retrieved my Advent devotionals from their spot on the highest shelf in our bookcase and here I…
No Place Like Home for the Holidays
It’s Christmas Eve afternoon, the lights are sparkling all over the house, Kathy Mattea’s “Good News” CD is playing and all four of us are here. HERE, in this house, together. It has been quite a year. When I think…
Throwback Thursday- Christmas Thoughts
Advent and travel and bringing home children from far away places has kept me focused elsewhere recently. I look forward to getting back to my writing soon, but here is some old stuff I love for now. One of my…
