Devotional

Nothing, I think, hurts so much and so deeply, as to go to someone and offer love and have that offer spurned. Yet it is the tragedy of many of us to give our heart to someone only to have … Read more

There was a special on T.V. and during a certain scene, a man was asked: "What is the first gift of Christmas?" to which he responds, "I suppose it was a tie." The program went on to share how the … Read more

A long time ago, as a young university student, I used to plan and look forward to going "home" for Christmas. Stored somewhere in my memories is the sense of disappointment and sadness I felt the year that I made … Read more

What is Christmas to you? Is it tinsel, wrappings, and tape? Is it tawdry trinkets trimming a tree? Is it Santa Claus, elves, and mistletoe? Is it shopping hour upon hour in some overcrowded department store advertising dolls, computer games, … Read more

What is the Christmas Season to you? Is it wrapping generous gifts for Sue, for April, Agnes, and Hugh, one for the teacher, and bus driver, too? Giving a few to Grandpa and Grandma, Aunt Ethel, and Uncle Lou. Is … Read more

In that great hymn, My God, I thank Thee, the end of the second verse proclaims, That in the darkest spot of earth Some love is found. The light has shone in the darkness of the night and the darkness … Read more

"Fast before the feast!" my mother would say, as she put Christmas Eve supper on the table: codfish cakes, or her heavenly homemade baked beans. Both dishes I secretly preferred to turkey! "Fast before the feast!" Prepare the way! Not … Read more

Last night was Sunday School Pageant night. My daughter, Maggie, played Mary. It was her second year in the role! It made me think of a Christmas Eve 12 years ago, when her mother, "great with child", was a last-minute … Read more

We made it this far! 15 Years! Praise God! Was there ever any doubt we'd make it? Well… Today is our anniversary! 15 years ago we were crazy students, rolling from exams and essays right into a wedding. "What a … Read more

Can you feel it? The air is electric with promise as Jesus begins his ministry. "The kingdom of God is at hand!" Literally, so close you can reach out and (almost) touch it! Every Advent we read these words. Do … Read more