See the Light: Simply Advent

โ€œThe people who walk in darkness will see a great light. For those who live in a land of deep darkness, a light will shine.โ€โ€ญโ€ญIsaiahโ€ฌ โ€ญ9โ€ฌ:โ€ญ2โ€ฌ โ€ญNLTโ€ฌโ€ฌ What do you see today? Where is your light? To what or where are you looking for hope? What do you believe you must have to feel joy? … Continue reading See the Light: Simply Advent

Hope Seeks the Light

โ€œWhat sorrow for those who say that evil is good and good is evil, that dark is light and light is dark, that bitter is sweet and sweet is bitter. What sorrow for those who are wise in their own eyes and think themselves so clever.โ€โ€ญโ€ญIsaiahโ€ฌ โ€ญ5โ€ฌ:โ€ญ20โ€ฌ-โ€ญ21โ€ฌ โ€ญNLTโ€ฌโ€ฌ Dear Jesus, I know You know how … Continue reading Hope Seeks the Light

Could I have Tears for Christmas?

Advent. Anticipation. Christmas Eve. Nothing's normal. Traditions are breaking in the harsh winds of 2020. It's a challenge to remember joy this year in the disappointment. To remember peace in all the confrontations. To remember  hope in all the broken traditions. To remember love when so many voices are spewing something other. It's a challenge. … Continue reading Could I have Tears for Christmas?

Christmas Awakenings

For this reason, he had to be made like them,ย fully human in every way, in order that he might become a mercifulย and faithful high priestย in service to God,ย and that he might make atonement for the sins of the people.ย  Hebrews 2:17, NIV This Christmas may end up being one of my all-time favorites.ย  It's been … Continue reading Christmas Awakenings