New clothes. New backpack. New beginnings.

Today was my 5 year old niece’s first day to school.  She has been talking about going to Kindergarten since Christmas. We were sitting and reading a book when I asked if she was excited about turning 5 in March.  She told me that she was because after she turned five then she could go [...]

Singular Perspective: Blue Christmases

I’ve always loved Christmas.  Everything about it.  Any season that comes with it’s own soundtrack is bound to appeal to someone like me.  I also love that it comes with it’s own scents, like mulled cider, fir trees and cookies baking.  But even though I’m not a strict traditionalist, I love the intentionality of celebration that [...]

Confronted by God’s Love

As a result of preparing for and teaching our weekly Bible Study, I find my heart heavy this afternoon.  Our current series of lessons is on love.  What a great subject.  Last  week we talked about how God loves us completely and for always.  We can’t make him love us more or less.  His love [...]