by Christine Cales
CHRISTIE: Dear Advent, Welcome. Honestly. I’ve waited all year for your reminder of Immanuel: “God With Us.” Your reminder is the best part of this cold, rainy, hectic season. And yet, I’m not ready to get into the mood of Christmas. Yes, honestly, I need your help....
by Fabian Carballo
Most children who grow up in Montevideo, Uruguay, like I did, have very little context for reindeers, snowflakes, Christmas trees by the fireplace, or even Santa Claus. South American summers can be extremely humid and hot. Also, the mystical gift bearers are...
by Bereket S. Data
In our travel experiences, we have taken numerous detours to reach our destinations. Have you thought of all the plans and efforts undertaken to carefully place detour signs near road construction sites? The purpose of these detour signs is to direct drivers to make...
by Leilani Kritzinger
We left the kids at art class and made a dash through the first rain of the season to Simple Simon’s. Mission: croissants and an hour to catch up without inquisitive ears and a thousand interruptions. We have eight kids between the two of us, all homeschooled, so you...
by Dave Toogood
Have you ever been given something worth far more than you initially realised? I was 15 years old, packing my bags to head home from a service trip in Fiji, when Paul came bounding up the path to the house I was staying. In his hand was a necklace with a Tabua, a...
by Michelle Rojas
The story of the Magi fascinates me, because it leaves so many questions unanswered. Who were the Magi? Where exactly did they come from? How did they know that the presence of this star meant the King of the Jews was born? Why did they feel compelled to visit him and...
