by Patty Rice Shuler I enjoy the playfulness of this artwork.  I can almost hear this Mary singing joyfully to her baby.  Such a tender,

by Tony Kupinski The term “advent”means “arrival” and its use in Christianity refers to the arrival of a person, namely, “Jesus the Messiah.”  More specifically

Along the timberline of Mt. Shasta in northern California, there lives an unusual tree called the Shasta Fir. In its early life it appears twisted and

by Patty Rice Shuler Like may women, I have dreamt of having a family.  I have dreamt of being a mother.  I suppose most young

by Patty Rice Shuler Looking at this work of art, “Garden of Dreams”, by Ethel Sager, I am struck by the image of hope expressed

by Amy Crist Luke 2:15 – “When the angels had left them and gone into heaven, the shepherds said to one another, ‘Let us go

by Tony Kupkinski Abba Father, Holy God, You are our faithful guide and companion. You have taken sorrow  and confusion And transformed them into spouts

Throughout the Old Testament it is clear that God desires and promotes the relationship aspect of his interaction with humanity.  He is not aloof.  He

Out of the depths I cry to you, Lord; Lord, hear my voice.  Let your ears be attentive to my cry for mercy.  If you