Advent

This Advent season marks the end of another year of lingering challenges. It may still be a time of sorrow, confusion, or even depression, but we have much to be grateful for and strive to make it The Best Christmas Ever despite any trials we face.

I spoke last night with a dear young friend whose child did not live past his mother’s loving womb. Neither his broken-hearted mother nor father could, with their gentle hands, give him more life than they already had. Months have passed now. Spring turned to summer, summer to fall, and…