Pondering Jesus

The Wonders of His Love

For a few weeks now I’ve been trying to formulate into words something I’ve observed for decades: The richest Christmas celebrations happen when the “Reason for the Season” is center stage in our hearts. Christmas without Jesus surely could be likened to thinking a sweet-cream pie is delicious: Sure, it’s nice, but wait until pumpkin…

December 10, 2025

Magnificent, Humble Savior

In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. … All things were made through Him, and without Him was not any thing made that was made. In Him was life, and the life was the light of men. … And the Word became flesh and dwelt…

December 3, 2025

Overflowing Gratitude

When I was a little girl, many years we went to my Aunt and Uncle’s house for Thanksgiving. Like many families, at some point during our meal, each of us would have to (yes, as a kid it felt like a “have to”) tell something that we were thankful for. Never once when either my…

November 25, 2025