“Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid.” -John 14:27 The second week of Advent focuses on peace. I, however, have a few things on my mind that have tied knots … Continue reading Advent Peace
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Lent 2020: God With Us
Things were not looking good for God’s people….But God had not left his people. He was with them and he was looking after them. We have not been conquered as a nation and taken exile into Babylon, but we have also never experienced anything like the quarantine in effect due to COVID-19. It’s a strange … Continue reading Lent 2020: God With Us
Advent 1 – Preparing for the Child
Having babies didn't come easily for us. Before each of our two successful pregnancies, we endured months of waiting and praying, regular heartache, and celebrations of the births of many babies to family and friends. Our boys arrived almost six and eleven years into our marriage, definitely not on our timeline. In both cases, we … Continue reading Advent 1 – Preparing for the Child