The Word became flesh and dwelt among us. These words from the Gospel of John contain the heart of Christmas—the astounding truth that God came to dwell with us, not as some remote deity, but as a child wrapped in human vulnerability and love. This miracle, the...
Advent is a season of waiting, watching, and wondering. It’s also a time to pause and take in the steadying reminders we often forget when life gets busy. For me, these reminders feel like an anchor, holding me steady when everything else seems to move too fast. Some...
Advent is one of my favorite times of the year. It’s that stretch when we prepare for something big—Christ’s birth. But it’s also a time when we reflect on what’s behind us and wonder about what’s ahead. In many ways, it’s about endings and beginnings all rolled...
Ever wondered why some Sundays feel extra special in church? Well, hold onto your hymnal because Christ the King Sunday is like the Super Bowl of the liturgical year! It’s the grand finale where Christians worldwide celebrate not just any king, but the King of...
Have you ever felt like life was pressing down so hard that it almost crushed you? Henri Nouwen describes this feeling so well: “When we are crushed like grapes, we cannot think of the wine we will become.” It’s true, isn’t it? When sorrow grips us, it can feel...
