by mgeisen | Sep 11, 2018 | spirituality
A year ago, I watched a U-Haul pull away from view carrying my son and daughter-in-law with all their possessions. A year of living together brought a sense of comfort and routine. But this day a little over a year ago, left me with one thought … there goes my...
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 10, 2017 | spirituality
On this 2nd Sunday of Advent let’s look into why Mary and Joseph ended up in Bethlehem for the birth of their son, Jesus. Their faith and perseverance are a testimony to an essential piece of the story God had written. The travel conditions were harsh and the...
by mgeisen | Dec 20, 2015 | spirituality
One silent night, several thousand years ago, a child was born in Bethlehem. The sky glistened with stars overhead and all that could be heard was the bleating of sheep and the gentle cries of the cows who dotted the landscape. It could have been just like any other...