The Reason for the Season
Somewhere around 1977, I had become old enough to realize the “truth” about Santa, and I boldly declared I wanted to be Santa Claus. So, rather than go and buy one of those “cheap” Santa suits to fulfill my dream,…
advent
HOPE : What is Hope?
HOPE. On the first Sunday of Advent and, subsequently, this first week of Advent, we light the first candle of the Advent wreath which represents “HOPE”. One way to define hope is “one’s desire for good and blessed things to…
My Christmas Story: Miracle at the Mall – Pt.4
“So, that was it?”, I asked God as we drove away on that First Sunday in Advent, 2012, “That was the ‘special moment’ You told me about two weeks ago, right?” Mom and I arrived in Minneapolis Thursday night and…
My Christmas Story: Miracle at the Mall – Pt.3
“How are we going to pay for the hotel?”, I asked anxiously, “And, the rental car? And …” It was two weeks before departure and I was in panic mode. Clearly God had answered our prayer and He had given…
A Thankgiving Prayer
Loving and most merciful Father, on this day when our nation pauses to reflect, remember and give thanks, we thank You! We give thanks for the love, the mercy, the grace, the forgiveness and the many blessings You have given…
My Christmas Story: Miracle at the Mall – Pt.2
It almost didn’t happen. After dad’s passing in 2007, it became my honor and responsibility to accompany mom home, to Minnesota, for school reunions, family reunions and “down time” every couple of years. We made two trips home – in…