Advent is a Latin word that means "coming." But Advent is more about a countdown to Christmas. It is about remembering and anticipation. We remember that God stepped out of eternity and became man. He came to live amongst us. He came to die for our sins and conqueror death. We remember and celebrate not… Continue reading Remembrance & Anticipation #Advent

"'A grateful heart is a magnet for miracles" Oh to live in America for the joy of having a day devoted to Thanksgiving, a holiday to celebrate all things good. More so perhaps to live a life of thanksgiving. When thankfulness dominates our days. Gratitude fertilizes our hearts for joy to flourish. Contentment in life I am… Continue reading Thankful

I was recently away from home. People often say it's good for gaining perspective. Time out from the normal day to day to ponder how life is going. An opportunity to refresh and recharge, a chance to breathe. And it certainly delivered on all those counts. But I found too that being away from my little chap with… Continue reading I forgot

The darker the night, The brighter the day, The fiercer the fight, The stronger the faith, So I place my hope in You Sometimes in life we are dealt an unfair hand. We may be treated unjustly, hurt. Or we are facing a situation beyond our control, that we are powerless to impact. We can… Continue reading Redemption

I guess most times when you think of legacy, of inheritance, you think of the financial - the bank account, the house. Certainly the dictionary defines it as that. Perhaps you think of the personal items, the sentimental treasures that help you keep the memories of the person who died. It is seven years today that my Grandmother died.… Continue reading Legacy

You call me out upon the waters The great unknown where feet may fail And there I find You in the mystery In oceans deep My faith will stand And I will call upon Your name And keep my eyes above the waves When oceans rise, my soul will rest in Your embrace For I… Continue reading Unfaltering Faith

"Try to keep your soul always in peace and quiet, always ready for whatever our Lord may wish to work in you. It is certainly a higher virtue of the soul, and a greater grace, to be able to enjoy the Lord in different times and different places than in only one." (Ignatius of Loyola)

It seems to me that anytime an Angel appeared in the Bible, their opening words were "Fear not!" In other words seeing an Angel appear before you was definitely scary! But when you think about it, "fear not" was pretty wise advice for what was to lie ahead. Being brave was often required. When the… Continue reading Fear Not!