Advent is here and I am more grateful for Jesus than I have ever been. Institutions, ideas, traditions, people… my own self ~ it can all disappoint or fall short of what I want this world to be, what I…
Advent ~ because You Matter
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Slices of Life, Slivers of Time
By Grant E. Christensen On Tuesday, Nancy and I once again drove to Seattle for my quarterly blood draw, PSA test, and appointment with my oncologist, Dr. Heather Cheng. When we got off the elevator, a nurse immediately interviewed us…
Thanksgiving in 2020
This has been some year. Between the devastating and deadly effects of COVID-19, the chaotic political situation, the presence of armed mobs springing up prepared to fight fellow Americans in the name of political differences, and adding to all this…
Take Heart ~ Finding Courage Right Where You Are (Conclusion)
Here & Now And let us not grow weary while doing good, for in due season we shall reap if we do not lose heart. ~ Galatians 6:9 One day, the full story will be told. When our faith is…
Take Heart ~ Finding Courage Right Where You Are (Part 7)
Holy Ground But I will hope continually, and will praise You yet more and more. My mouth shall tell of Your righteousness and Your salvation all the day, for I do not know their limits. I will go in the…