written by Ginny & Fred Karnas Narrated by Donna Soyars in 2019 The Gift of the Stranger Scripture Reading:  She gave birth to her first Son, wrapped him in cloths and laid him in a manger – there was no room for them to stay in the inn. (Luke 2:7) Meditation:   It was my first night as a volunteer at the new Salvation Army shelter, opened to address the growing needs of homeless men in downtown Phoenix.  I had never worked with homeless people before, so I sat nervously at the registration table asking each man a few questions … Continue reading Advent Devotion: The Gift of the Stranger