I Love Santa and I Love Jesus
It doesn’t make sense to say those words effectively in one sentence. Better said in two sentences. One sentence is short and short on promise. “I enjoy the notion of Santa and the joy he brings at this time of the year.” The other sentence is HUGE on promise that lasts from here through eternity.…
Watch for the Signs — Give Some Signs
Today I’ve got my eyes wide open for “signs” – you know, those sweet reminders of loved-ones passed or the Christmas card or phone call or text messages from friends and loved ones, but mostly, the “signs” of Emmanuel – God with us. Tonight, we’ll attend Christmas Eve mass at my church and “signs” will…
Christmas Before Thanksgiving?
Happy Thanksgiving Eve! Tomorrow will be our U.S. Thanksgiving Day. My Canadian family and friends celebrated their Thanksgiving Day back in October. For them, it makes Thanksgiving Day a couple of months before Christmas. I like that pause before Christmas activities. Whether October or November, it’s been beginning to look a lot like Christmas for…
Surprise! It Snowed Last Night!
I’m feelin’ the love. God’s love, that is, because yesterday morning, here in Tulsa, there was a “sprinkling” of snow everywhere. The morning welcomed me with such tenderness and peace. I just had to quickly grab a couple of photos. Though I find that peace here everytime I visit her, Mom still has her sweet…