Jody

Each year for Christmas I make calendars for all of our family. These are a labor of love because they take a lot of time. I realize that I make it harder on myself because I individualize each one. I can be my own worst enemy. As I sift through thousands, yes thousands of pictures, … Read more

The first candle we light this week for Advent is the Hope Candle. Sometimes hope can feel like that fragile flame, flickering, on the verge of being blown out by the windy conditions that surround it. But here’s the thing about Biblical hope, it isn’t based on the wind that blows, sometimes so hard that … Read more

In my travels to many places around the world there is something that I have learned, I have so much to learn; especially when it comes to hospitality, being a good neighbor and serving strangers. When I was in Africa I had a friend spend hours taking me to the market to buy ingredients, walk … Read more