If you’ve ever been robbed or had something precious stolen you know the complete sense of violation that descends upon you like a thick fog. When something of yours is taken, it’s an assault on your sense of belonging and safety. Someone has crossed into your space and violated your ownership ... read more

"Ask and it will be given to you; seek and you will find; knock and the door will be opened to you,” (Matthew 7:7). Christmas is the season for asking. We make lists . Children sit on the lap of Santa and ask for what they want. I hate pretense. As a child, I avoided clowns, mascots, the Easter ... read more

"He will be their peace*." Micah 5:5   * Hebrew, shalom: completeness, soundness, welfare, peace   ... read more

The glory of God pours like liquid light across the bleak night sky. Shepherds tremble in fear as the angel makes an announcement, and then, for a moment, the door of heaven is cracked open, and those shepherds glimpse the divine worship service, angels praising and singing, “Glory to God in the ... read more

Sometimes I overreact and spew out a string of harsh words, like when a certain child of mine refuses a nose-blowing attempt, or when another certain child of mine whines “hold you” when my arms are full of grocery bags. What a frustrating life I have. And then I read about ancient Israel and I ... read more

I had two insights from last Sunday's sermon, God is With Us, preached by my awesome pastor, Richard White (listen here). First, I am a rebel. It takes a lot for a good girl to admit this. Yes, I am aware of the bad attitudes that swirl around my heart like snow in a snow globe. And although I ... read more

Joseph had a problem. A problem he couldn't solve. What to do with Mary? His betrothed was with child, not his child. Apart from God's revelation -  "Do not be afraid to take Mary home as your wife, because what is conceived in her is from the Holy Spirit" -  Joseph had no idea what was going on. ... read more