He was despised, and rejected of men; a man of sorrows, and acquainted with grief: and as one from whom men hide their face he was despised; and we esteemed him not. 4 Surely he hath borne our griefs, and carried our sorrows; yet we did esteem him stricken, smitten of God, and afflicted. Isaiah … Continue reading Turkey, Ham, Family Dysfunction, and A Baby

Oh, the desert dreams of a riverthat will run down to the sealike my heart longs for an oceanto wash down over me. Oh, won't you take me from this valleyto that mountain high above? I will pray, pray, pray until I see your smiling face. I will pray, pray, pray to the one I … Continue reading From This Valley – Civil Wars

Across the miles, and memories, and dear friendships, from our home to yours, greetings of Advent Peace from the Norris Family!  As 2011 comes to a close, we can all say this sure has been an interesting year.  Read on, for a brief overview of what we have been up to in the past 12 … Continue reading Norris Christmas Letter 2011

This song is from the brand new album Goat Rodeo Sessions. I cannot believe how good this is. With a hammer and nails and a fear of failure we are building a shedBetween here and heaven between the wait and the weddingFor as long as we both shall be dead to the worldBeyond the boys … Continue reading Here and Heaven – Chris Thile and Aoife O'Donovan

Sometimes it might be the better thing to not be among the chosen.  You would think that at my age, I might have a better grip on this rather fundamental concept; that I might have the basic priorities of life sorted out.  But, due to a somewhat narrow minded perspective on life, and my decidedly … Continue reading Of Princesses and Commoners

Do you wonder sometimes if just one person can really make a difference, even in the midst of a world or a city where the sheer numbers of problems seem to defy the odds?Look below for real stories, of real people, who believed that God had designed something special for them. One person can make a … Continue reading Making a Difference in LA

Just another dull morning at the Tournament of Roses Tournament House.

My Dad was a B17 pilot in World War II. I have always been amazed by flight. This story, sent to me by a good friend today, is remarkable:

This is Beverly Eckert, who lost her husband on September 11, 2001.  Click the link below to listen to her thoughts, collected as a part of the Story Corp project.It has been 10 years, today.  I will never forget where I was that day, and what I was feeling and thinking.  It was horrific.Today, I … Continue reading Beverly Eckert