

Advent: LOVE!
Christmas Love The gospel according to Nicholas (my grandson): At this time of the year I find it easy to blend Christmas folklore with...

Advent: Joy!
“Fear not, for behold, I bring you good tidings of great JOY, which shall be to all people.” – Luke 2:10 “For a second you catch a whiff...


Advent: Peace
“And His name will be called… Prince of Peace.”- Isaiah 9:6 On Christmas Eve, when I was young, I would attend my grandparent’s (on my...


Advent: Hope
"Genuine hope is not blind optimism. It is hope with open eyes, which sees the suffering and yet believes in the future." ~ Jürgen...


Distributing Love
Down in Kent, far from the hustling and bustling of Pioneer Square, on a street lined with warehouses, train tracks and shipping centers...


Advent: Faith
Ben Franklin was known for many wise sayings. Here's one: "If you wish to guarantee success, choose with great care your grandfather." ...

Epiphany!
In a nativity scene the figures of the Wise Men stand out-they seem regal and exotic; however, they were probably not present on the...

Foster Care Toy Giveaway
Throughout the holiday season you don’t have to go very far before you will see a bin, barrel or large container collecting toys, coats...

Love is Never Late
I admit it; I’m a procrastinator when it comes to certain things. I still haven’t bought any presents for my family, sent Christmas...