This post is by Shaina Weisgerber.

Isaiah 9:6-7

For to us a child is born,

    to us a son is given,

    and the government will be on his shoulders.

And he will be called

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This post is by Janine Muniz.

As the last months of the year roll around, many find this a time of family and tradition. This is true for me, too. However, this is also the time of year I reflect on the amount of loss my family has...

This post is by Jen Shulz.

This year, I will not take my family to buy a fresh cut Christmas tree. This year, our stockings remain tucked away in storage with tote after tote of Christmases past. The Nativity I have set out as my...

This post is by Cheryl Gilbert.

"The celebration of Advent is possible only to those who are troubled in soul, who know themselves to be poor and imperfect, and who look forward to something greater to come." ~ Dietrich Bonhoeffer

As usual,...

This post is by Sabrina Gogerty.

Come, Thou long expected Jesus

Born to set Thy people free;

From our fears and sins release us,

Let us find our rest in Thee.

As we head into Thanksgiving, Christmas decorations are already up at stores,...

This post is by Shaina Weisgerber.

Oh sing to the Lord a new song, for he has done marvelous things! His right hand and his holy arm have worked salvation for him. The Lord has made known his salvation; he has revealed his righteousness in the...

This post is by Hannah Oxley.

In the Midwest, the first snowfall is downright magic. In the span of a few hours, strangers on the sidewalk are jollier, customers roll like waves into local book shops and boutiques with that special someone...