Celebration Sandwich
One thing I've done this year that was both fruitful and grounding for me was to focus each month with a word/intention. November was my month to Celebrate . This December is my month of Peace . Typically at this time of year, many are telling stories of the beginning of Jesus' life on earth, Christmas being his "birthday". I am compelled to share another story. Christmas is celebrated in many different ways, some recognizing the birth of Y'hosua (Jesus' name in Hebrew), some acknowledging hope, lovingkindness and generosity, while others I know simply enjoy the tradition of decorations, gifts and a feast with family and friends. Or perhaps a combination of all these. This story isn't related to His birth, nor death, but His resurrection- the reason for which we truly can hope! It's a time when the Risen King appears to His followers: 19 On that same evening (Resurrection Sunday), the followers gathered together behind locked doors in fear th...