"(GOD) will judge between the nations

and will settle disputes for many peoples.

They will beat their swords into ploughshares

and their spears into pruning hooks.

Nation will not take up sword against nation, 

nor will they train for war any more.

Come, descendants of Jacob,

let us walk in the light of the Lord."

Isaiah 2:4-5

It was the last weekend before Christmas at the Bethany household...

"Let's spend some time with God together," said Mary.  "We could go for a walk in the woods, or sing some carols?"