What are We Waiting For?

Papa Rich and Cadence, Christmas Day, 2009 Prepare Him Room–it’s Advent! We’ve hung lights on the eaves and set out nativities. Stockings hang from our mantel. Garland loops in swags from the banister rail, tied in place with festive red bows. A bit of mistletoe dangles above the entry hall. We’re choosing gifts and planning family gatherings. […]


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What are We Waiting For?

Papa Rich and Cadence, Christmas Day, 2009 Prepare Him Room–it’s Advent! We’ve hung lights on the eaves and set out nativities. Stockings hang from our mantel. Garland loops in swags from the banister rail, tied in place with festive red bows. A bit of mistletoe dangles above the entry hall. We’re choosing gifts and planning family gatherings. […]


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Real Gratitude

Exquisite, Clumsy Figurines and Rich’s Kids: Sean, Grandson Ayden, Rebecca, Ryan, 2005 Worst Blog Post Ever! Not long ago I wrote a post about how I sometimes forget to give thanks for the “small” blessings. You can read it here. It’s problematic because I only discuss my gratitude for good stuff. Decorating for Christmas this […]


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Go Tell it on the Mountain!

Son-in-Law Rob, Brand new Grandson Sawyer, Husband Rich Greatest Gift God could have sent us anyone, or anything, to secure our salvation. After all, He’s God. He has the advantage of omnipotence and He could have worked that out any way He chose. But He didn’t send anyone. He gave us His only Son. And because […]


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Wired for Worship

Rainbow, Anza Borrego Desert, California, October 2010 It’s the Creator I feel respectful in the desert. It’s vast, and calm, and if I look carefully, I see a tremendous, subtle variety in color and form. Almost always it’s really cold or wiltingly hot. Surprising weather can develop at any moment. Motu Tautau, Tahaa, French Polynesia, […]


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