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Starry-Eyed

We were in L.A. on Good Friday. . .

Stars abounded. . .

Fame strode everywhere. . .

From the city streets to the Getty Museum. . . 

The city boasted. . .

Though we crossed through one humble and genuine alley. . .

Lights flashed around every turn. . .

But the real light, the real star shining? 

This was the day darkness, fake light and fame, tried to smother Him. It couldn't see that the Son will always rise. Blessings~ Megan

Peace on Earth

As this season of waiting and expectancy comes to a close, we remember again the birth of our Lord, and the wonderful fact that peace is not simply coming. . .  it is here!

Continuing my gratitude list. . . 


661. time to create Christmas gifts 


662. playing Apples to Apples 


663. dark chocolate covered cherries from Trader Joe's 


664. Trader Joe's in general (their kale, granola, and cherry chocolate chip soy ice cream have quickly become staples :) 


665. red and white Christmas Eve pajamas


666. Middle Sister and Youngest Sister awake early Christmas morning, chatting while they waited for the sun to rise

667. the smell of brisket in the oven

668. sisters' creativity and beautifully made gifts

669. a loom from my parents (this one, something I had seen in August and have been dreaming of ever since)  


670. The Light, Love, and Life that arrived here on earth so very long ago, a gift that both brought and continues to bring peace 

Peace to you~ Megan

Wonder-Full World

Many years ago a door opened between this world and that which lies beyond it. 

The nut of what to do with us, His created and loved, caught in sin, was cracked.

He knew He had to send something real and wonderful to pay the price of saving us. 

He knew He had to be this something, a perfect human who could represent us just as Adam had in the very beginning, and sent us promises concerning this future hope.

Then there were 400 years of silence.

We wondered when and if He was coming.

But He had everything planned out perfectly, and sent angels to a young woman and man when His time was right. 

These two humble people were in awe of His majesty and condescension, not simply willing, but honored to be a part of His plan.

There was incredible beauty in a rough beginning. 

It was there that the light shone through the darkness, illuminating the way back to Him.

He was this light and this light was the way.

It took time for the light to push through the darkness, the life to push through the death.

But it did and lit the world.

Today, on Christmas Eve many years later, we are again waiting for the King who unlocks hearts.

We give thanks that he has come and thanks that he will come again. 

We give thanks that he is so much greater than anything we have ever known.

May you be filled with joyful wonder this Christmas~ Megan

What We're Waiting For

Peace emerges out of chaos

light out of darkness

hope out of fear

though minds may be quickened

 hearts are stilled 

as perfect love is drawing near 

It is the age old story 

set into action 

since eternity was put on hold 

and this advent

this coming of the Christ child

reminds us that it continues to be told

It is a rich tapestry

  our days woven together

 beauty despite knots scattered 

among all but one life

 thought no tangles can be found

for the master has always known what mattered

So we sit here and wait

content in His hands

 in awe of this life-giving power 

preparing for greatness 

ready to remember and rehearse

embracing our God at the appointed hour 

Blessed waiting to you~ Megan