by mgeisen | Dec 17, 2023 | spirituality
We strive for an Emmanuel hope that God is with us. Our lives and the places surrounding us are covered in darkness, filled with grief-laden moments that leave us to believe our broken hearts will never heal. But many years ago, Hope was born and His name is Jesus....
by mgeisen | Dec 10, 2023 | spirituality
“Hope is hope because of faith, because of a trust that believes something good is on the horizon. Light is on the way.” Shadow and Light by Tsh Oxenreider In this second week and every week of our lives, we are preparing our hearts for hope. We learn through the...
by mgeisen | Dec 3, 2023 | spirituality
I stood mesmerized by the flame that flickered and cast shadows on the walls of our kitchen. My family was gathered around the table and dinner was about to begin. I didn’t know, what I didn’t know. It wasn’t until I was an adult I discovered that I was searching for...
by mgeisen | Nov 27, 2023 | spirituality
The beginning of a journey is always uncertain but with uncertainty comes hope. ~Lisa Wingate from Tending Roses The journey begins now. The calendar will soon say December 3. My heart taps slowly, “It’s the life you are living now.” I have already begun, while my...
by mgeisen | Dec 18, 2022 | spirituality
In one week, we celebrate the arrival. Jesus is coming! The newborn Savior of the world. Today we bow low and adore Him. We humbly ask for Jesus to remain in our lives beyond today as we celebrate with the liturgy of adoration. We sing in our clearest voices, “O...