Following Mary’s Lead Into the New Year

As the Christmas season ends, I like to look at Mary’s perspective. Her life has been turned upside down in the last year. She went from being a young girl excited about marriage to encountering angels, facing expulsion or even worse, death. The government has caused her world to turn upside down, there is politicalContinue reading “Following Mary’s Lead Into the New Year”

This Little Light of Mine

The garage door opened and she watched as her husband walked through the living room carrying a ladder.  She stopped him, calling out, “Honey—uhm—what are you doing?” He paused.  “Taking down the holiday cheer.” “Oh good,” she smiled.  “It’s January 11, after all.” He didn’t smile.  “We’ve been getting some complaints from the Homeowners’ AssociationContinue reading “This Little Light of Mine”

What, Me Worry?

“Who of you by worrying can add a single hour to your life?”  — Jesus. I realized a few nights ago that I am a worrier. I may not come across like one.  I’m a generally positive person, I have a lot of joy, and I find much pleasure in simple things.  But I worryContinue reading “What, Me Worry?”