by Mark von Esch
We count down the days, but what, really, does the Advent Season mean to us as Christians? Does it impact our lives in any meaningful way? We try to combat the commercialism of our culture with cute slogans, such as the reason for the season. But we fail to...
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...
