So writes the poet: “In moonlit skies, a dance of light, Stars whisper tales through the tranquil night. A gentle breeze, a whispered song, Nature’s poetry, where dreams belong.” I love poetry. Growing up I found it to be a safe place of retreat, where I could go and...

2023 is quickly winding down.  What kind of year has it been for you?  Are you excited for 2024? With the end of a new year comes the pressure to make changes.  January 1st is a threshold in time, clearly dividing what is behind us from what is in front of us.  Thus,...

In 1818, a young Austrian priest named Joseph Mohr went for a walk on a cold and wintry night just days before Christmas.  He climbed a hill and looked down on the sleepy village which was his home.   He sighed deeply.  His nation had suffered greatly during the...