A SPECIAL GIFT FOR ADVENT: Courtesy of Jennifer Fulwiler and a host of others! Jen also has 8 simple ways to celebrate Advent

THE SMALL HABITS: “Do we take our voices to heaven?”

HE WAS QUITE THE YOUNG SCALLYWAG: and he served in the Military well beyond the Civil War

WELCOME TO THE LITURGY: What I learned is that liturgy connects us to a history of people reflecting on the meaning of Jesus’ life and work. It challenges us to see the world as the place where God’s kingdom is unfolding right now, but which summons us from our slumber to help make it happen. It draws us to the deep truths of ourselves as individuals before God and as a community of people practicing faith together, even when it’s hard. It slices open our hearts and lays bare the searing demands of love. It reminds us of our better selves by showing us a mirror in which we are both plaintiff and defendant charged with sin, but set free by a Christ who goes to the gallows in our place.

NEW LOOK NEW EDITOR: Congrats to Danielle Bean!