Culture • Popular Culture Hold On to that Holiday Hygge Erin Rodewald | 9 min read I don’t want Christmas to end! Those were the tearful words from my youngest daughter one December 26, as she stood forlornly in front of the Christmas tree. Remnants of... Continue Reading
Faith • Liturgical Reflections Joy to the World, the Lord is Coming TWI Admin | 5 min read As we have emphasized this year at TWI, Advent is traditionally a season of waiting. Traditionally, the Christmas hymns, the celebrations, the parties—they all waited until the beginning of the... Continue Reading
Faith • Biblical Reflections Loneliness and the Holidays Rev. Dr. Bill Fullilove | 14 min read As you likely know, the holidays, which are a time of joy, feel like a curse for so many—because during a time of celebration, many people are never more aware... Continue Reading
Faith • Liturgical Reflections When Waiting Is Hard and Hope Is Dangerous Christy Danner | 13 min read It’s the most wonderful time of the year! With the kids jingle belling, And everyone telling you be of good cheer… There’ll be parties for hosting, Marshmallows for toasting, And... Continue Reading
Faith • Liturgical Reflections Windows into Waiting TWI Admin | 51 min read Contributors from all over America reflect on the theme of longing and silence in their experiences of the Advent season. Continue Reading
Faith • Liturgical Reflections Feasts of Thanksgiving TWI Admin | 5 min read It’s Thanksgiving here in the United States, where both TWI and a large portion of our readers are based. For those of you feasting today, Happy Thanksgiving. Thanksgiving begs the... Continue Reading
