The angels’ proclamation to the shepherds packs a powerful punch. “Do not be afraid. I bring you good news that will cause great joy for all the people.” Luke 2:10 Their good news communicated the fulfillment of a long anticipated promise. But. somewhere in the midst of hope lies fear. What if that which we […]
Mary
Overcoming Restlessness on Those Long Detours: Learning From Mary
Several years ago, my preschool son drew a picture of Mary and Joseph. Not just any picture, mind you. Usually, the manger scene as represented through the eyes of a child wielding a crayon finds its place on a paper canvas. But Eli’s mind captured a different scene in the narrative. He captured what he believed to be […]
As My Child Enters His Senior Year, I'm Finding Peace in the Midst of Unmet Expectations
Four years ago, I wrote a post about the struggle I experienced as I acknowledged that my oldest child was about to enter high school. http://stephaniejthompson.com/2012/07/13/as-my-child-grows-i-am-learning-to-surrender-control/ Disappointment surfaced as I began to realize that all of the dreams I had for him before he graduated from high school may not come to fruition… at least not […]
