Rooted in Tradition
On Christmas Eve, my immediate family of four will gather together as we do every year. Dinner will no doubt …
Tag Archives: Advent
Knowing God’s Will
“I just don’t know what to do.” The young man sat across from my desk with his head in his …
Cutting and Filling
Christmas around the Norris house was quite predictable growing up. Without fail, we would pile into the van and hit …
A Choice of Two Kingdoms
“Dang! Why is the paper so big, Dad?” The overflowing newsprint slid from his little arms, landing in a jumbled …
A Christmas Letter
In 2005, my life was changed forever with the birth of our first child. Shortly after he was born, I …
Improvisations in a Contemplative Key 