Waukesha, Wisconsin Christmas Parade, Nov. 2021 The citizens in a small town gathered to celebrate the coming Advent in the town’s streets, watching family and
My friend has exquisite flower gardens but the most beautiful garden tended is the one in her heart. So, I was surprised a few years
“Jesus said, ‘Judas, are you betraying the Son of man with a kiss?’ (Luke 22: 48) Lent is a time of reflection; to look deep
This coming year, each day, give the gift of the mustard seed. Give the gift of faith and you will be surprised by the harvest,
Autumn is the time of year in which my feet become antsy for a pilgrimage. But this autumn, what with all the restrictions varying from
Like most people these days, I have been upset about the crises affecting our family, our city, our nation, and our world. Even we of
I hate to admit it, but I’ve been called out for being a silent, white conservative. In a YouTube video, Bevelyn Beatty, an outspoken black,
Every Thursday is surgical abortion day in our town and every Thursday we have peaceful prayer warriors who stand in front of Planned Parenthood and
The swoosh from my phone startled me from my slumber at 6 am on Sunday the 15th of December. It was a message from my
He heals the brokenhearted, and binds up their wounds (Psalm 147:3). No matter how broken we feel, Christians can trust Christ to make all things
As I ponder current events, I find myself wanting to move and join the exodus from the state of Illinois. However, my husband and I
Years ago some friends of ours were on a waiting list to adopt a child. Having already had children, they chose to open their hearts
In 1972 Helen Reddy hit the song charts singing, “I am Woman, Hear me Roar.” In her deep-throated nasal she belted out lyrics such as
Healing for the post-abortive takes time and we can’t possibly bear it too quickly. I’ve heard people say hindsight is 20/20. No one would argue
And coming to her, he said, “Hail, favored one! The Lord is with you.”But she was greatly troubled at what was said and pondered what
Modern society is focused on satisfying the demands of the self. Too often we don’t look past ourselves and our desires; we refuse to sacrifice
I have come to realize Christians can develop an intimate, rather than just a personal relationship with Jesus. Well-meaning evangelical Christians challenge us to have
If I must boast , I will boast in the things that show my weakness (2 Corinthians 11: 30) I like to look for the
When my boys were young, I attempted a backyard garden. Not a large garden full of a variety of culinary delights, but a small pumpkin
Some time ago I viewed a video of a man who took his dog with him to talk to teens. The dog was off of
When I was 13, I joined the Jr. High Chorus at my local public school. It was the mid-‘70’s and songs about teaching the world
Our family has had an Adoration hour at seven pm on Saturday nights for the past twelve years. We picked this time because it’s on
