Joni Lynn SchwartzDec 24, 20231 min readAnticipation and Humility: Reflecting on the True Meaning of Christmas EveChristmas Eve is filled with anticipation. In my childhood, I'd incessantly plead with my mom to open a gift during the day, often with...
Joni Lynn SchwartzDec 17, 20232 min readJourney to Bethlehem: Endurance, Faith, and the Gift of ImmanuelWhen I was 8 months pregnant, we went on a double date with friends who had recently acquired a new truck. Despite my relatively active...