It is dark at my house this morning. The electricity went out at some point during the night, leaving my entire neighborhood shrouded in blackness. I wander about the house, gathering candles, a lighter, and my trusty book light. Without light, my home becomes a frustrating obstacle course featuring various objects ready to bruise my … Continue reading Holding onto Hope in Advent – Psalm 80
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Flammable Foolishness – Psalm 14
Years ago, we sold a home, and a few weeks after closing got a call from our realtor. She explained that the home buyer had reported that the gas logs in the house we sold were not working correctly. There had been an incident, and she had been burned. The buyer wanted to know who … Continue reading Flammable Foolishness – Psalm 14
How Do I Hold Fast to the Blessed Hope? Psalm 24
A photo of an Advent Wreath on the Second Sunday of Advent. In the days and weeks leading up to Christmas Day, I find my schedule filling to overflowing. Amazing events celebrating the season sprinkle across my calendar. Each neat square gets covered like an overly decorated Christmas cookie. And as a mother, grandmother, wife, … Continue reading How Do I Hold Fast to the Blessed Hope? Psalm 24
Anthea Kotlan 