Beloved Epiphany friends– Only a little longer to wait, just three more days, and then it will be Christmas. We will celebrate the great gift our Heavenly Father has given us, his son, Jesus Christ. Your patience has been rewarded: the nativity of Jesus is upon us. The very idea of it stretches beyond our […]

Beloved Epiphany friends– Almost there, right? Ten more days until Christmas Day. Can you picture in your mind what that morning will be like? For those with children at home, it will be an early morning, with the little ones running to see what Santa has brought. For those of us who can only vaguely remember […]

Beloved Epiphany friends– What do you get when you get everything you want right this instant? No chance to feel the thrill of anticipation, and that’s a shame. Children might well be annoyed with having to wait for the presents they will receive. Someone who’s expecting that they will be asked to married may get […]

Beloved Epiphany friends– On Sunday, you’ll hear all about preparation from the children’s point of view, but I expect you’re not surprised that one of the ways we have exercised patience has revolved around the notion of preparation. For a while, when it was too risky to go out and go shopping, some folks had […]