How Big a Shadow Do We Cast?
Shadows. We all have one. But how big a shadow do we cast? In many ways, the legacy we leave behind depends on the shadow we cast. Will that image be big or small; good or downright awful? Friendly or frightening? Childish Shadows As a child I had lots of fun with my...Stop. Pray. Breathe. Begin.
I’ll say it again: Stop. Pray. Breathe. Begin. Sadly, getting back to normal often takes its toll on our own lives and the relationships we care so deeply about. We allow so many unnecessary things to clutter our days and distract us from the people who need a...Why It’s Smart to Challenge Cultural Beliefs
Good reasons why it’s smart to challenge cultural beliefs. Voices from conflicting points of view influence our thinking far more than we realize. But which voices should be given validity? Can we avoid the culture trap? Political Voices There’s no...The Most Important Scavenger Hunt
What if the most important scavenger hunt of all is more than party fun or a community activity? What if God, the Designer of Life, wants us to be about a very special scavenger hunt? Portland, Oregon is well known for its locally-sourced food venues, but also for fun...
Light the Christ Candle
Advent is all about waiting for the Christ-child. The best part of Christmas is that the waiting is over. It’s time to light the Christ candle. And not just the one in the center of the Advent wreath but, more importantly, the Christ candle in our own hearts....
Maxine Marsolini