It’s Time to ReBoot for the New Year
MEH or MERRY? Were your holidays more meh than merry? My daughter and son in law were sick Christmas Eve so our family get together was smaller than planned. My husband and I both got Covid for…
The Flaws in Our Christmas Narrative
Our Christmas narratives and pageants present the idea that Joseph and Mary barely made it into town and frantically went door to door while she was in labour. Instead, they would have carefully planned the difficult trip…
Our Christmas Traditions, Where Did They Come From?
Traditions are customs, beliefs, stories and actions that are passed down orally from generation to generation and accepted as fact. Traditions strengthen family bonds and create memories. They can teach values and offer comfort and security. Understanding…
Thanksgiving Prayer When You Don’t Feel Thankful
Is it possible to express gratitude when you don’t feel very thankful? I believe so. There are many times when we are grieving a loss or have deep concerns for the future and our anxiety weighs down…
You Can Control the Chaos of the Holidays
The Holiday season can be stressful and exhausting so how can we take control of the chaos? There are approximately six weeks of non-stop advertising and extra to-do’s added to our calendars. And is it me or…
Trusting God in the midst of Life's Storms with Nancy Smith
