“Paradox” captures those feelings of uncertainty, of being stuck in-between, but they can also show us God’s active presence in our lives and a transformative opportunity on our spiritual journey
A generous response to tragedy one hundred year ago continues to be felt today. A century ago, St Matthew’s Episcopal Church in Wheeling, WV received a bequest from the Scott family grieving over the loss of their daughter with one stipulation; it must be used for children at Christmas.
… let us be joyful, let us be happy, but let us also slow down a little, do a little more preparation inwardly, and walk rather than run towards Bethlehem.