by Marjorie (Jorie) Ellenwood
Dear Jesus… or God… or Divine, To be honest, I’m really not sure how prayer works anymore. I’m not sure I believe in a system where I ask for something and, in response, the Divine either a) grants my wish, b) deems it necessary for me to wait [enter some...
by Kevin Straine
Dear Jesus, Thank you for Advent. To take time to think about Advent, “the coming of God,” in this moment is difficult. There are so many distractions. There is so much noise. In a time of year where “Peace on Earth” should be something we aspire to, I’ve...
by Sarai Kaller
Dear Jesus, How are You and our Father doing? I miss You A LOT big brother! It is simply not the same without You. There’s a lot of us that are sick, hungry, addicted, treated unfairly, broken-hearted, unforgiving, and just unloving. The other day, I was talking with...
by Amanda Johnston-Escalante
Dear Jesus, I’ve spent a lot of time thinking about that first homecoming so many years ago. I’m sure you did too, as it was always the plan. God with us. Emmanuel. You must have spent so much time planning – the right people, the right time, the...
by Jennifer Helbley
Dear Jesus, As I write this, Christmas is a few days off still. My logic brain says that many of the things I do to prepare for and enjoy the Christmas season aren’t actually markers of your birth, that likely was at another time of year, but thank you for being...
by Pono Lopez
Dear Jesus, I am anxious. There is an old word used to describe patience: “long-suffering.” When I think of the season we’re in, anticipating your coming, part of me is excited, but another part of me is anxious. This other part feels like there is...
