by mgeisen | Dec 24, 2017 | spirituality
The 4th Sunday of Advent doesn’t always fall on Christmas Eve, but this year both land on the same day. As the season of Advent ends, new beginnings arrive in a manger in Bethlehem. For those of us that compartmentalize our lives, it seems that we need to tie up...
by mgeisen | Dec 17, 2017 | spirituality
It’s hard to believe it is already the 3rd Sunday of Advent. In a week and one day, we will be celebrating Christmas. I feel in a rush to slow down and use the rest of this time wisely. It is contradictory to all I am trying to do. Hurry up and wait. Go faster...
by mgeisen | Dec 12, 2017 | spirituality
In the Stillness At first light, my eyes flutter open I fight against dawn’s rays and roll over The sun’s milky beam finds its way between the blinds And I curl up closer and cocoon myself under the blankets. First light, new day, a quiet awakening In the...
by mgeisen | Dec 3, 2017 | spirituality
Today is the 1st Sunday of Advent. A time for us to mark a new beginning. The preparation of our hearts for God’s greatest gift to us – His Son. It is our chance to embrace the hope of all that is coming. Today I share past Advent traditions and the...
by mgeisen | Dec 20, 2016 | spirituality
We have reached the final week before Christmas. Hopefully your stockings have been hung by the chimney with care and you have decked the halls with boughs of holly. Even so, there are many of us that are still in the midst of last minute preparations such as wrapping...