Advent, Week Three: Is Joy Necessary?

Advent, Week Three: Is Joy Necessary?

“Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice! Let your gentleness be evident to all. The Lord is near.” – Philippians 4:4-5 “It’s the most wonderful time of the year,” as the saying goes. And because of that, it’s tempting to use the...

When Christmas isn’t what you pictured

Our Christmas looks different than planned. Thanks to a string of seemingly never-ending illnesses and now unusually cold temperatures, our holiday plans are looking a little quieter than we thought they would. At first, I felt frustrated by this. It’s my favorite...