Several years ago, a dear friend gave me a mug that says “All I want for Christmas is Peace on earth and really cute shoes!” It’s funny. And yet, somehow, I sensed it’s also profound. It made me think. You're invited to add your thoughts in the comments section below. The mug reminds me that navigating this season can be a balancing act. We balance lofty goals (“Peace on…
The custom of giving Christmas gifts began as a way to celebrate God’s gift of Jesus to the world. For many of us, regardless of faith tradition, this is a season of gift giving. There are many kinds of gifts: big, awkward-to-wrap ones; homemade ones; and tiny, precious ones. Some of my favorite gifts don’t fit in a box, like shared experiences and time together. Whatever the gift,…
From J.B.: As we transition from fall into winter, I wanted to share this beautiful post written by my dear friend, Jan Liscom. It is from the Beach Walk Ministries Facebook page. If you have already seen it, I hope you'll agree it's worth reading twice. I'm sure many of you are busy planning Thanksgiving meals or Thanksgiving trips. Enjoy! I would also encourage you to plan a…
The title of this post comes from a bumper sticker. When I saw it, I immediately thought of our daughter. If you read my July 19 post, "See Me", you know she was the pedestrian in a vehicle-pedestrian accident in New York City last spring. While we are grateful her injuries were not more serious, it's been hard on her. A few weeks after the accident,…