I imagine hesitation and maybe even resistance into this story. But my children do not.
Archives for November 2016
Las posadas: Una lección de hospitalidad
El mensaje de las Posadas es simple pero poderoso: Al dar la bienvenida a los pobres, estamos dando la bienvenida a Jesús en medio de nosotros.
Posadas: A Lesson in Hospitality
The message of the Posadas is simple yet powerful: By welcoming the poor, we are welcoming Jesus into our midst.
I give thanks to God for Plainsong Farm.
It didn’t exist a year ago. But today, it is a real ministry just beginning to bear fruit.
Why We Say Grace
It is by God’s hand, not our own doing, that we are all continually fed.
Make Your Own Advent Wreath
There’s more than one way to make your family’s Advent wreath.
The reign of Christ upsets our divisions.
In Christ’s kingdom true power is found in humility and service, not ostentatious shows of strength and prestige.
In case of emergency… create a spiritual toolkit
We have insurance policies, health insurance, spare tires, first aid kits, and AAA. What preparation do we have for when we have a spiritual emergency?
Grandparents: embody God’s love (with your unchurched grandkids)
As a grandparent, I’m called to embody the light of God to my grandkids. One way I do this is through sharing children’s books that pass on essential values.
This Advent, how will you wait?
As citizens of heaven, in Advent we wait for the day of the Lord. Author Christine McSpadden offers wisdom for the season.