Dec 23, 2020 | Grace Notes, Reported in the E-Vision
By Steven Norris This year will be the first in over twenty years that we will not travel to my in-laws’ house for Christmas. Instead of a living-room crammed so full of people that you have to carefully plan a path just to walk through, our little immediate family...
Dec 16, 2020 | Adults, Grace Notes, Reported in the E-Vision
By Steven Norris On Christmas Eve, my immediate family of four will gather together as we do every year. Dinner will no doubt be delicious, culminating in a special cake for dessert. Our carols will reach their climax in the most important song of the evening—an...
Dec 9, 2020 | Grace Notes, News, Reported in the E-Vision
By Steven Norris “I just don’t know what to do.” The young man sat across from my desk with his head in his hands. He had gone through a difficult season and the way before him was shrouded in deep uncertainty and a complete lack of clarity. I would estimate...
Dec 2, 2020 | Adults, Grace Notes, Reported in the E-Vision
By Steven Norris Christmas around the Norris house was quite predictable growing up. Without fail, we would pile into the van and hit the road to visit my Mamaw, a retired school teacher living on family land just outside of...
Nov 25, 2020 | Adults, Grace Notes, Reported in the E-Vision
By Steven Norris “Dang! Why is the paper so big, Dad?” The overflowing newsprint slid from his little arms, landing in a jumbled mess on the kitchen table. We all know that the Sunday before...
Nov 18, 2020 | Grace Notes, Reported in the E-Vision
By Steven Norris Traditions. That’s what the holidays are all about. Our family is no different. Over the next week, we will dine on delectable culinary creations made only a few times a year. We will catch up with family members...
