Tag: Advent

Discovering Holiday Joy: Nature’s Ice Needles

What I saw last week is in my top ten list of the coolest things I’ve ever seen. It was a few days after my last foggy post, when we had almost three and a half inches of rain. The temperature had dropped to highs below freezing over the next several days, with lows in the teens. Look at what I discovered in the ground!

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Experiencing Peace: From Snowflakes to Spirituality

We only had to wait a few days after my last post for a good snowfall! The peace of a snowy morning always amazes me. The spaces between the snow crystals absorb sound, muting the regular noises of the neighborhood.

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Hope’s Aim

It has been a year and two days since I last wrote a blog post, but that doesn’t mean I’ve fallen off the face of the earth! Life has been full of changes, including a good deal of reading and writing for my master’s program. This month falls between semesters, so I’d like to visit with you a few times over the next several weeks.

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Christmas Compilation

Through the last four Sundays we’ve been anticipating today, when we celebrate the arrival of the Light of the World.

This Christmas is a difficult one for many in my circle who are grieving the loss of loved ones, facing serious medical issues, carrying heavy financial burdens, or simply struggling with the never-ending pressures of everyday life.

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