What is Advent, anyway? (A guide for the Advent-curious)
Every year, the weeks leading up to Christmas Day can pass by us in a blur. We want Christmas to be meaningful and somehow special, but here is the thing: we spend a lot of [...]
Every year, the weeks leading up to Christmas Day can pass by us in a blur. We want Christmas to be meaningful and somehow special, but here is the thing: we spend a lot of [...]
The day after Thanksgiving, many people go shopping. I purposely fast from consumerism, needing to rest after two days of non-stop cooking and preparing (and eating) a large meal. I do, however, drag out and [...]
Advent starts this Sunday, and just in time, my Advent devotional, The Gift of Christmas Present, is 25 percent off. This sweet little daily devotional for December is just $5.99 for the paperback (or the [...]
"If we don't come apart for a while, we will come apart after awhile." -Dallas Willard Today's Welcoming and Wandering newsletter explores the power of long-term friendships, solitude, and the magic of taking a [...]
Today's Welcoming and Wandering Substack is out. We're talking about how to welcome others without having anyone over: bringing meals, being kind online. And we've got a fall recipe because why not? Read it here. [...]
When you hear the word “hospitality” what comes to mind? How do you feel about it? A. Entertaining in my perfectly clean and tastefully decorated home (which feels pressured) B. A gift or skill that [...]