Bethlehem was all hustle and bustle as people from all over returned to pay their taxes. Street vendors saw the opportunity and likely set up early. Inn managers were a mix of excited and stressed as their rooms filled to … Read More
I have a distinct memory of being in the 5th grade. All of us had to write a report on the Revolutionary War. This was no ordinary report. We were to work on it all year and in the end, … Read More
In this season, anxiety seems to be all around us. It’s almost as if you can feel it in the air. Worry, fear, and depression are on the rise as the pandemic continues and morphs. We long for peace, but … Read More
I recently read in a report that more and more of us are wrestling with anxiety. One report said something like 40 million adults in the US are wrestling with anxiety disorders. Who can blame us? News reports of the … Read More
Recently, a friend reminded me of Rembrandt’s painting of Jesus asleep in the boat with the disciples. In case you’re unfamiliar with the painting, it brilliantly depicts the chaos of the scene. The disciples appear to be hanging on for … Read More
While I write this, Steve and I are vacationing near the beach. We have needed rest and renewal as we step into a new season. The other night we were walking the beach and I was watching the waves pound … Read More
The other day I was out to dinner with a close friend and we were sharing a bit about how the COVID pandemic has changed our lives. For me, while there were many times I thought I would go bananas … Read More
Anxiety seems to be in the air all around us. I was watching the news last night and anxiety, depression, and feelings of loneliness are on the rise not only here in the United States, but around the world. In … Read More
Over the last week, we have witnessed some of the most disturbing events in our lifetimes. Many of us watched in horror the attack on the capitol here in the United States. In the midst of chaos, opinions have flourished. … Read More
Uncertainty can upend the calmest of people. I’ve often said, “I can deal with anything if I know what’s going to happen.” But ah, that’s where the rub comes in. Right now, at this particular time in history, none of … Read More
