Home for the Holidays

The Lovely Joanne and I are finally back in our house after four months to the day of renovations and six months to the day from the original damages. We've learned a lot this year from the experience! As we reflect on the story of Jesus' birth, I'm struck once again by the Son of God, the second Person of the Trinity, coming to live in a 'home' of human flesh. Giving up the perks of perfection and peace in heaven, he entered our chaotic and threatened

Another Royal Birth

Hip, Hip, Hurray!!  The British royal family now has a new heir to the throne -- yet unnamed as of the day of his birth -- who was born today to the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, otherwise known as William and Kate. Hearty congratulations to them all! This birth was