“And Israel said, ‘It is enough; Joseph my son is still alive. I will go and see him before I die.’” Genesis 45:28 “It is enough,” I read the words of Jacob (also called Israel). Enough. I let the word seep into my soul. Enough. Jacob’s final wish before he died … his only wish … his only prayer was to see his son alive who he…

“And Jesus grew in wisdom and stature, and in favor with God and man.” Luke 2:52 I can’t ignore it. Everywhere I look, there it is. My eyes are drawn to it. I look up, and there it is. I drive down the road, and there it is. I open a book, and there it is. It all started before Christmas. I…

It seemed like the perfect time to do it. In fact, it was the first time that all of us had gathered under one roof since the birth of my youngest grandchild, Javi. “Time for my annual Christmas card photo,” I announced. With Thanksgiving leftovers yet under wrap, We settled on the sofa, babies on lap. When what to our wondering eyes did…