By Kelly Carr There’s nothing like a fresh box of crayons—preferably the box of 64, with rows of sharpened colors all lined up, vibrant and awaiting use. But if you were to go back to look at my box a few weeks later, there’d be noticeable differences. The boldest colors will have gotten use: brick […]
By Kelly Carr Living in the city, it’s a tension I experience daily. I pull up my car to a stoplight, and there stands a person, sign in hand, seeking money. Faces become familiar as people have corners they frequent. But today was different. I saw Isaac. Just hours before, Isaac showed up at our […]
By Kelly Carr The new year has different connotations for us all. Maybe you relish the concept that it’s brand-new and therefore has brand-new potential—you love making goals and lists and plans for January through December. Maybe you’re so busy with each day’s work that you barely notice 2017 has arrived—today is the same as […]
By Kelly Carr There are many ways people reacted over 2,000 years ago to a small Jewish boy born in the overcrowded town of David. • The shepherds glorified and praised. • Mary treasured and pondered. • The Magi followed and worshipped. • Joseph protected and obeyed. You’ve heard this story year after year. How […]
By Kelly Carr A friend was visiting with a minister back at the end of the summer. Upon walking into the office, he noticed some lights in the corner. “Is that a Christmas tree you have up already?” my friend asked. (Sure, some people decorate early, but summer seems extreme!) The minister went on to […]
