Katie Metzger — Holiday shopping can be stressful. Long lines, crowded malls, and long lists can add to the stress. We have all felt the pressure of expectations, finances and…
by Lynne Baab It was a very dark December morning in Linköping, Sweden. My kids’ preschool had invited all the parents to come to breakfast to celebrate Santa Lucia Day,…
by Christine Sine. Tom and I are currently in Australia. In the last week we have walked around Sydney and Melbourne visiting some of the haunts I frequented 40+ years…
by Fran Pratt Annunciation is an old Christian-y word. It basically just means “announcement” but refers specifically to a particular divine announcement as recounted in Luke 1, when the angel…
by Paula Mitchell Above all else, know this: Be prepared at all times for the gifts of God and be ready always for new ones. For God is a thousand times more…
by Joy Lenton I watch curiously out the window, wondering when signs of celebration will appear, because our neighbours across the street usually like to get a head-start on their…
Andy Wade – I’m ticked! Seriously upset. I planned to write a cheery feel-good story about how my family celebrated St. Nicholas’ Day on Dec. 6th to honor the faith…
by Jenneth Graser How do we make ready for you?At the time of your coming in unexpected places? What if you were born in our neighbourhood –no room made for…
Jeannie Kendall — It all began with a cup of hot chocolate. In December 2013, the church I belong to sang carols in a parade of shops we circulated in.…
by Christine Sine The Word became flesh and blood, and moved into the neighborhood. We saw the glory with our own eyes, the one-of-a-kind glory, like Father, like Son, Generous…
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