Last year, my husband and I went to a local farmer's market a few weeks before Christmas. A woman was selling handmade jewelry that she makes at her home across town, and we chatted with her while we browsed her pieces. "Where do ya'll stay?" she asked us. When we told her, she said, "Oh,… Continue reading kin to the King
a simple Christmas 4: PEACE
Adapted from Advent readings prepared 12/2018 for The HUB Church, Roseville CA When we think of Christmas, we usually envision a portrait of peace and tranquility: a remote cozy cabin, logs burning in the fireplace, pine trees clothed with a dusting of fresh snow. All is calm, all is bright: we gravitate toward the idea… Continue reading a simple Christmas 4: PEACE
a simple Christmas 3: JOY
Adapted from Advent readings prepared 12/2018 for The HUB Church, Roseville CA December is filled with the excitement of Christmas – decorations are hung, stockings filled, city streets are adorned with twinkling lights, lamp posts wrapped in garland with bows bright red. Christmas is a magical time and there is so much to enjoy in… Continue reading a simple Christmas 3: JOY
a simple Christmas 2: LOVE
Adapted from Advent readings prepared 12/2018 for The HUB Church, Roseville CA Christmas is a beautiful season of giving, of sharing, of soaking up reds, greens, silvers, and golds. Love reigns at Christmas: the ones we love most gather near to us and we are filled with tenderness toward our neighbor. Time seems to stand… Continue reading a simple Christmas 2: LOVE
a simple Christmas 1: HOPE
Adapted from Advent readings prepared 12/2018 for The HUB Church, Roseville CA Christmastime is a season of hope: of looking forward, of checking off calendar days, of hearts ripe with anticipation, longing, and promise. Like little children hoping to find that shiny new toy wrapped under the tree, we hope to squeeze every last drop… Continue reading a simple Christmas 1: HOPE
