Earlier this morning I was rummaging through my craft box for cards & envelopes, but got distracted when I found some of my previous journals; I forgot they were here with me! I chose to open up the last journal I finished and once I turned to the first page it read: “The AVENTure begins.”…… Continue reading An (Advent)ure as A Child
Tag: Advent
Week Fifteen
My job is such a tremendous blessing. I love the students. I love serving them. They teach me something new every day and constantly remind me, without saying a word, to be a better person than I was the day before. Last night’s choir practice was so perfect, in the sense of working together. It…… Continue reading Week Fifteen
Real Love
On the way home from work tonight, all I could think about was God’s goodness in my life, and how He blesses me so incredibly much – more than I could ever ask for – even in my unworthiness. That’s real love, my dear friends. “Sinfulness” has been on my mind all week (along with…… Continue reading Real Love
Waking Up to Ourselves
“The deepest meaning of Advent cannot be understood by anyone who has not first experienced being terrified unto death about himself and his human prospects and likewise what is revealed within himself about the situation and the constitution of mankind in general. The entire message about God’s coming, about the Day of Salvation, about redemption…… Continue reading Waking Up to Ourselves
Great Expectations,
I love the feeling Advent brings, and this joyful season of hope hasn’t even started yet! I’m back home in Maryland for Thanksgiving and that has allowed me to retreat and reflect on my life, what I’m thankful for, and what’s to come. I can’t believe how incredibly fast time is flying by. It’s already…… Continue reading Great Expectations,
This House You're Building 