Excuses, Calling, and Saying Yes to God Excuses, Calling, and Saying Yes to God I was recently asked to participate in writing a monthly Blog for EKB.World . In truth, I was asked many months ago to contribute but writing is not a skill I have much confidence in. Lately I’ve procrastinated and found every excuse not to write. I don’t have time, I’m tired, I’m supposed to be retired, I can’t figure out the new technology, and on and on I go, so many excuses. When I find myself

Was Jesus born in a spotless house? Did all that work make Christmas more special? My husband told me that his mom was so busy with all the holiday craziness that Christmas didn’t even seem fun to him. Who wants a stressed out mom!!

This Christmas season, I’m challenging myself (and you) to sit longer with that truth. Let gratitude for what Christ has already done loosen our grip on guilt, bitterness, and the need to be right. Only when we receive His final forgiveness can we begin to offer it to others - and to ourselves.