2020 has changed a great many things. Many of our family traditions will not happen this year.  I must admit it makes me extremely sad. However, there are many traditions that will take place this year, despite COVID-19. Many of our practices during this holiday season are designed to help us remember the wonderful things that God has done for us…

But a Samaritan, as he journeyed, came to where he was; and when he saw him, he had compassion, and went to him and bound up his wounds, pouring on oil and wine; then he set him on his own beast and brought him to an inn, and took care of him. And the next day he took out two denarii and gave them to the innkeeper, saying, ‘Take care of him; and whatever more you spend, I will repay you when I come back.’ Which of these three, do you think, proved neighbor to the man who fell among the robbers?” He said, “The one who showed mercy on him.” And Jesus said to him, “Go and do likewise.”