Conversation with God
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Mary carried an unexpected pregnancy, not an unwanted one. Joseph protected his family, not merely the burden of one. Family is choosing commitment over convenience, faithfulness over fear. Even in the messiness of life, together is better. God, be the center and the head of our chaotic, wounded, imperfect, messy families. Dec 28, Feast of Read more
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John, Your beloved disciple, understood that he was loved. And he received Your love openly, unconditionally. As I reflect on his closeness to You, I think of moments in my own life when I hesitated, doubted, and was even afraid to be loved by others. Afraid of vulnerability. Afraid of disappointment. Yet John shows me Read more
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Lord, Your first hours were spent in an animal trough, surrounded by livestock. Not an ideal place for a newborn. Yet You chose it. You entered into our story, into our lives, meeting us where it matters most— in the messiness of our everyday lives. And in this, I hear You say: “I do not Read more
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Joseph had plans,but You had other plans for him. If I were Joseph,I would have struggled.I would have wanted to do things my way. Yet it turns outYour plan for Josephwas far greaterthan the one he had for himself. Lord, make my heart ready.May I receive You with trust, openness, and joy—not only in this Read more
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As I think about how I will celebrate Christmas this year, I feel the weight of expectation and spending pressures. It is meant to be a holy day— Your Nativity. And yet I ask myself: Is it necessary to host a party, to gather with family, to exchange gifts? I struggle with this tension. To Read more
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