We’re called to go deeper. This is our invitation.

An angel.
A young girl.
A domestic scene.
A frightful time.
A choice.

This is the story that remains with me this Advent…

I learned all about Advent while I was living in Germany. A special time with special props all bathed in the warmth of candlelight and special music to be sung in church and at home…

For 6 years we lived in former communist Germany. The locals talked often of the 40 years of scarcity under communism. Oranges were hard to come by and when they were available it usually involved waiting in a long line around Christmas time…