Have you ever experienced a power outage in the middle of a busy evening? All of a sudden the house goes completely dark and everyone cries out, stumbling around. You fumble around for the emergency matches and candles, and the first flicker of light is such a relief! That tiny light which wouldn't normally be … Continue reading The Darkest Days
Category: Advent
Looking Inward
It's the holiday season. No doubt about it with lights going up and Christmas music on the radio non-stop. Photo by Tim Bish on Unsplash I'm not complaining. This year, I'm ready for the cheer to last a good, long time. In fact, to break up the monotony of staying home most of the summer, … Continue reading Looking Inward
Advent: Half-Lit
A guest post by Gwen Lantz!! Gwen attends Harrisonburg Mennonite Church, and we're so happy she's sharing with us in this way! I recently pulled out and stacked together our rather large pre-lit Christmas tree. It soon became apparent that the down side to a pre-lit tree is when the lights don’t work. I think … Continue reading Advent: Half-Lit
Advent: What are you waiting for?
At our church this advent season we are exploring the theme: What Are You Waiting For? First, we ask this question of God. We pray and it feels like we're coming up against some kind of roadblock. We get tired of waiting for an answer, and it feels as though time has come to a … Continue reading Advent: What are you waiting for?
Advent: The Bleak Mid-Winter
by Sherah-Leigh photo by the author My mother-in-law is dying. In May the doctor confirmed a terminal diagnosis, and while we had hoped for more time, the disease progression seems rapid and unrelenting. This time of year that is already busy and filled with heightened expectations is now freighted in a new way; for we … Continue reading Advent: The Bleak Mid-Winter
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