For a child is born to us, a son is given to us. The government will rest on his shoulders. And he will be called: Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. Isaiah 9:6 This week I was invited to be a part of a creative team to dream and brainstorm what we could design for our Christmas Eve services. This verse in Isaiah will be the focal point. I landed on the first sentence and have remained there ever since - beyond the meeting. A child is born,

When people ask, “Why do we write morning pages?” I joke, “To get to the other side.” They think I’m kidding, but I’m not. Morning pages...

Then Jesus said, “Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for...