Patience   If you have ever stopped at a gas pump that was running so slow that you could see the 10ths of cents roll by, you know what an excruciating experience that can be. Now, imagine what that is like with a 30 gallon tank. Now, imagine that you know you are running a... Continue Reading →

Hero Advent in this country in these days is a bit of a paradox.  We are asked to be prepare our hearts and minds for the coming of something better.  But instead, we find that the preparations for Christmas induce nothing but stress—undermining the Advent experience. This morning, I chose to actively try to buck the... Continue Reading →

Lead Advent is a time of hope. Hope is predicated on a belief that the tomorrow will be better than today. If tomorrow is to be better than today, then it will be our youth that must take us there. It has been my joy, through scouting, to have a front row seat watching young... Continue Reading →

Anticipation As we begin our Advent journey, we do so with a sense of anticipation. The anticipation is distinct to each of us: looking forward to the snow and the change of season. The anticipation is highly shared: the onslaught of exterior extension cords. The anticipation is nearly universal: the longing for light to fight... Continue Reading →

This year, Valerie decided that for her Lenten discipline she would take a photo each day based on a published daily theme.   This Advent, I am going to attempt to see if I cannot join her in stepping up to the challenge of the required discipline to see this through.   I will post... Continue Reading →