Please take a few minutes and slowly read through “A Liturgy for Embracing Both Joy and Grief,” from the book Every Moment Holy, Vol. 2: Death, Grief, and Hope, to be released February[…]
Month: December 2020
On Wednesday the 23rd, we learned that our lovely daughter-in-law Emily, who had been suffering from high blood pressure spikes for a few weeks, was in the middle of a[…]
From our family to yours, we wish you a lovely Christmas. Whether you’re alone or with loved ones, might the coming of the King (both as a baby and when[…]
Lord God, as we near the day we remember the birth of your son, we are overwhelmed by your love for us, demonstrated from the beginning of creation. In love,[…]
Joy is a learned skill – mastering the right perspective in the midst of trials (James 1:2-4) and seeing God’s hand in even the most difficult of situations (Romans 8:28).[…]
It just keeps getting better and better, the closer we get to Christmas. It brings us great hope as we consider the incarnation (and it doesn’t hurt knowing that 2020 will[…]
Peace is a pretty big deal! Peace is the proof we are experiencing the wholeness that is God’s desire for every person. Peace is that deep inner calm where all is right[…]
Suddenly a great company of the heavenly host appeared with the angel, praising God and saying, “Glory to God in the highest heaven, and on earth peace to those on whom his favor[…]
As children, we couldn’t wait to tear into the presents under the tree, but once they were all opened, we may or may not have played with the new toys[…]