Have you ever been on the outs with someone? – Advent Peace, Part 1

It’s that time of year when Christmas cards come flooding in.  Have you been sending and receiving them?  Last year when my in-laws’ 2023 Christmas card came, I noticed something very interesting about the accompanying letter.  They gave an update about everyone in the family, except me and one of my brothers-in-law.  They named everyContinue reading “Have you ever been on the outs with someone? – Advent Peace, Part 1”

What Christmas cards teach us about a relationship with God – John 17:1-5, Part 4

How many Christmas cards do you receive?  Christmas cards are an American cultural phenomenon. Perhaps other cultures have the same phenomenon. The cards start arriving in early December, from friends and family. We hang the cards in our dining room, as part of our Christmas decorations. Some cards include a letter with a recap ofContinue reading “What Christmas cards teach us about a relationship with God – John 17:1-5, Part 4”

Note, Christmas Cards – Monday Messy Office Report – 10/27/2014

After a few months off, it’s back!  The Monday Messy Office Report.  It’s not that my has been clean all this time.  I’ve been busy or lacked the motivation to write.  Part of me doesn’t want to start back up again, so I’m compromising with myself and keeping it short.  Here’s what I found inContinue reading “Note, Christmas Cards – Monday Messy Office Report – 10/27/2014”