. . . a glimpse into my heart.

My personal feelings and concerns about COVID-19 have gone through phases. I remember back in March feeling no personal fear of the virus, but a lot of concerns for others who were in higher risk categories. As time went on I became more concerned about my family and what might happen if one of us got sick. Our town was a “hot spot” for some time, things got better and now we are heading right back there. Schools are almost totally remote and even still people are getting COVID-19. It’s getting closer to home with colleagues getting sick, some hospitalized, family members who’ve lost loved ones. Some very healthy people have gotten very sick. What if it gets closer? I don’t feel I am struggling with an unrealistic fear. It’s not all consuming and I don’t think about it all the time by any means. But. . . It’s a small little voice.  So, what does this have to do with “God with us?” Last night we began our Advent readings as a family. The question was asked, “What do you hope for thi...

       If you didn't already know, I am a Democrat. But I haven't always been one. My journey has been very clear for me. I don't remember the exact moment I made this change, but the details around it are crystal clear. I didn't vote for Obama in 2008, but I did in 2012. I was raised in a Republican family. The ONLY issue that was worth caring about was Abortion. I saw Democrats as heartless, evil people who wanted babies to die. I was taught to believe that to be a Christian meant you were a Republican. I didn't follow politics very closely when I was young and knew VERY little about how government actually worked. Around 2000 I was attending Mesa State College and I was taking an English class. The professor was open about her support of the Green party. She had us write about one candidate that we thought was worth our vote. For the first time in my life I actually read up on the candidates and the issues. I don't even remember the man's name, but I cho...