The Creator Becomes the Created

The Creator Becomes the Created

  “The Word became flesh and made His dwelling among us. We have seen His glory, the glory of the one and only Son, Who came from the Father, full of grace and truth.” John 1:14   The lights on the tree are dark. Wrapping paper covers the floor. The room is...
Coming Out of the Dark

Coming Out of the Dark

  Darkness. In the abyss, trying to claw my way out, but I don’t know how. The hook sinks into the space between my lower ribs, the fluttering warning begins, and the hook sinks deeper, dragging me further into the hole. My heart starts racing, my breaths become...
The Light of the World

The Light of the World

Winter Solstice.  Yesterday, December 21st, was the first official day of winter.  It’s been cold and snowing for several weeks now (at least in Northern New York where I am silly enough to live). Darkness envelopes us by 4:30 pm and doesn’t let the sun come up before...
Our First Love

Our First Love

During my morning Bible reading and prayer time, I like to listen to instrumental worship music.  I’m less likely to be distracted by what’s going on in another part of the house if I have music in the background.    My favorites are on some of the YouTube channels. ...
When It’s Time to Say Good-bye

When It’s Time to Say Good-bye

I kissed her cheek and squeezed her hand.  “I love you, Grandma.”  I smiled, turned away, and left the room.  I was sobbing before I’d reached the elevator.  I knew I’d never see her again.  This would be the last day I’d spend with her.  I knew she’d soon be going...