Waiting for peace
I am a winter person. Where most people only see cold and dark, I see cozy sleepy days. Where some people dread, I anticipate....
Do we have eyes to see?
There is very little in my DNA that inclines me toward patience. I frequently choose the self-check service at stores because even if I’m...
Thank a lot!
Before that day, I never really understood how important it is to give thanks. I remember it vividly: cross country skiing on the shores...
What angels long to see
One cannot tell the Christmas story without including angels. Who has seen a Christmas play that has not included one or more adorable children...
Suffering well
To be human is to suffer—to endure difficulty, experience pain and eventually die. This is the case for every single human being.
In our attempts...
Hope for all seasons
“Auntie Jess, please sing one more song!”
I was babysitting my best friends’ two little boys while they indulged in a much-needed date night. The...
Roadside assistance
I love the 2006 comedy film RV starring Robin Williams. The film tells the story of Bob Munro (played by Williams) taking his family...
What child is this?
The traditional Christmas carol asks, “What child is this who laid to rest on Mary’s lap is sleeping?” That’s the real question as we...