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The Cast of the Christmas Story: Angel of the Lord
How often do we read the words in Luke or Matthew without really thinking about them? Sure, we know the basic story, but have we ever really looked at...
Nov 29, 2020
Gratitude Day 10: Looking Toward Eternity
I love to travel. Growing up, our family didn't have a ton of money leftover in the budget for traveling, but my mom's cousin and her husband had a co...
Nov 23, 2020
Gratitude Day 9: A Blessing in the Mess
I almost missed it because I was looking at my phone. Out of the corner of my eye, I noticed a tarp, dirty and paint-splattered. Curious, I looked up,...
Nov 22, 2020
Gratitude Day 8: Thanksgiving In The Midst of Pain
As she was lying down in the hospital bed, my daughter, Trissy, began laughing as she said, "Well mom. This is a September to Remember." We began remi...
Nov 21, 2020
Gratitude Day 7: Cry Out OMRG
What does it take to stir you up? One newscast. A day with double-booked work/school Zoom meetings. Those moments where you miss things that "used to ...
Nov 20, 2020
Gratitude Day 6: Gratitude for Losses
Towards the end of 2019, I got to walk down the aisle and marry my best friend. It was one of the greatest days, committing our marriage to Christ and...
Nov 19, 2020
Gratitude Day 5: Gratitude Is The Rope That Lifts Us Into God's Presence
Gratitude has always been a lifeline to joy for me. I often picture it as a rope being lowered into the pit where I sit wallowing in self-pity, overwh...
Nov 18, 2020
Gratitude Day 4: Thankful for the Great Stuff That Didn't Happen, and the Bad Stuff That Did
After further review (some NFL lingo for you, there) I'm thankful for some really bad stuff that happened. And not only that, I'm thankful for a lot o...
Nov 17, 2020
Gratitude Day 3: So What About Jesus
This past year made me do something strange: A character study of Jesus. I write stage plays and musicals. When I embark on a new project, character s...
Nov 16, 2020
Gratitude Day 2: It's a Weird Year for Feeling Grateful
I don't know about you, but I feel like every time I settle into a moment of feeling thankful for the reality of the season, 2020 throws another curve...
Nov 15, 2020