It's December 28, 2023 as I write these words, another year draws to a close. It's been a year of learning, writing, grandbabies, and grace. Lots of grace. This 2023 was my first full year of writing in this space. I have enjoyed it immensely and thank you for taking your time to read here. In case… Continue reading Glancing Back, Peering Forward
Month: December 2023
Advent. Love
Today is the fourth and last Sunday of Advent. I’ve been writing a haiku poem each week - see waiting , peace, and joy here - and enjoying the challenge of expressing the truths of Advent in a compact 17 syllables. This week’s theme is love. “And we have seen and testify that the Father… Continue reading Advent. Love
Advent. Joy.
Today is the third Sunday of Advent. I’ve been writing a haiku poem each week - see waiting and peace here - and enjoying the challenge of expressing the truths of Advent in a compact 17 syllables. This week’s theme: joy. May the Lord bless you this week as we approach Christmas, dear reader. Rest… Continue reading Advent. Joy.
Advent. Peace.
Tomorrow brings the second Sunday of Advent. Last week I wrote a Haiku poem on waiting. This week, another one titled “Peace”. Peace. These days such a concept seems unattainable, elusive, like grasping for the wind. As much as we strive, we never lay hold of it. Turn on the television and there awaits for… Continue reading Advent. Peace.
Advent. Waiting.
Waiting is not an act we digital-age instant-access-addicts like to engage in. But the season to reflect upon the non-action verb of delay requiring patience is upon us. Tomorrow is the first day of Advent. Beginning the fourth Sunday before Christmas, it is the season of reflection and remembrance for Christians. We remember our Savior… Continue reading Advent. Waiting.
The Light for My Path 