News updates tell me what I’ve longed to hear. After donning a face covering for well over a year, the mask can come off. It’s a major development in the pandemic. Albeit it depends on whether we’ve been vaccinated or not, or if we’re inside or outdoors. In some...
Years ago, when my husband was on active duty in the military, we lived in Southern California. One of the benefits of living in the area was endless sunshine. Initially, the sun’s rays and balmy breezes were quite remarkable. But over time, nothing but blue...
Depending on who I ask, Valentine’s Day varies in its significance. Heart shaped boxes of chocolate or grand gestures of adoration may or may not be part of our day. But the truth of the matter is Love wants us all — because God is love. (1 John 4:16) He...
The timeless Christmas carol, “Joy to the World” carries a weightier task this year. With personal challenges and a pandemic upon us, Christmas cheer may be harder to find. We’ve seen countless plans shift to postponements. Many of the people and places we know...
