I spent my first 18 years in a small town in northwest Illinois. Then it was time for college.
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The psalmist invites us to pause and trust God in a world that often pushes us toward impatience and self-reliance.
Advent is a season of anticipation, a time to reflect on the coming of Christ—the one who turned the world upside down.
We should tread lightly when we operate in deceit and darkness against God.
My grandmother had a saying for every occasion, and one of her favorites, “A closed mouth does not get fed,” finds an unexpected resonance in Daniel’s story.
Advent is not just about waiting; it’s about watching—actively living in a way that reflects our hope in Christ..
Advent is a time of preparation, anticipation, and reflection—much like Daniel’s life of prayerful waiting and steadfast trust in God.
My grandson and great-niece are inseparable when they visit, and, like all kids, they’ve invented a game with grandparent-approved rules—well, sort of.
For centuries, Christ’s followers have participated in a fourfold action of remembrance.