As I savored a quiet moment to gaze upon the glistening waves on the lake across the street from our home, my thoughts turned to the changing of seasons. The nearby maple’s fiery orange and golden leaves reminded me of the preparations needed for the myriad of traditions our family enjoys each Holiday season. My…
Glorifying God in Secular Christmas Music
This holiday season is honestly, a strange one! As families navigate spending time together over zoom calls and have virtual mashed potato wars with relatives, we long to be together again. Maybe you can relate with me in loving snippets of normalcy, like walking through a Christmas tree lot, experiencing holiday cheer from bell ringers…
Drinking Grace
When it comes to seasonal decorating, Martha Stewart’s got nothing on my mom. Every holiday season as a child, I could count on fresh colors, decorations, and scents to accompany the next big celebration. And as my siblings and I grew up, mom added our school crafts to her own décor for immersive seasonal changes….
The Importance of Being Connected
It was July 2003 when the moving truck pulled up in front of our home in Smyrna, TN. I had only been there a year and a half. They boxed our belongings, loaded them up and took off for Shakopee, MN. My goodbyes were brief; having been there only a short time I didn’t have…
What is a Faith Story?
Recently, I was taken back by a question: “What is my faith story?” That is a difficult story to tell. The reason it is difficult to tell is because one must ask questions to answer the question. These questions are: What is a faith story? Who is involved with our faith story? When does our…