Bits of Being

thoughts on life, faith, family….and, yes, just learning to "be"

Category: Christmas/Advent

  • Advent 2020-Day 8 Compassion

    Post Views = 607I’m not naturally compassionate. Some people are naturally warm and empathetic. I tend to be a bit stand-offish, keeping my distance from others until I get to know them better. But compassion is something I want to grow in. And that’s today’s word: COMPASSION.  When I look at someone, what do I…

  • Advent 2020 – Day 7 Love over Fear

    Post Views = 554What were the angels’ first words to the shepherds on the first Christmas night? “Fear not!” (Luke 2:10) Those same words were uttered by angels earlier to Zechariah (Luke 1:13), to Mary (Luke 1:30), and to Joseph (Matthew 1:20). Fear not. Do not be afraid. Perhaps God is encouraging you not to…