Hope is built into this Christmas season of gift-giving. We take on the role of Santa when we ask our family members, “What do you want for Christmas?” It’s a common question. We are looking for answers for what we might give to others. Why do we need to ask?...

As I type this I am sitting in the Portico at VBC. There are wreaths on the walls, garland across long tables, and a small forest of Christmas trees scattered about. Out in the field to the north, final preparations are underway for our annual Lighting the Path event. The...