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Can We Keep a Lid on Evil?
The Limits of Evil Matthew 2:16-18 – Then Herod, when he saw that he was mocked of the wise men, was exceeding wroth, and sent forth, and slew all the children that were in Bethlehem, and in all the… Continue reading
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You Have Mail
God’s Postal System Matthew 2:13-15 – And when they were departed, behold, the angel of the Lord appeareth to Joseph in a dream, saying, Arise, and take the young child and his mother, and flee into Egypt, and be thou… Continue reading
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"…in all their distress. It was no messenger or angel but his presence that saved them; in his love and in his pity he redeemed them; he lifted them up and carried them all the days of old." – Isaiah… Continue reading
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A Christmas Blessing to All
May your day be filled with grace, joy, peace, and wonder!May you awaken with fresh perspective and childlike embrace.May you enter this day with grace.May you step lightly and skip freely.May you give what you have and receive what you… Continue reading
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God Is with Us
Out of this loneliness would come a new partnership between God and this young couple and out of His work and their commitment would come a new reality – the persistent and consistent presence of God among people: Emmanuel. Continue reading
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Full of It
I am full of it – of the overwhelming presence of the steadfast love of God. I, the unfaithful, unworthy, unlikely object of His deep affection, forgiveness, and grace, am in awe. The Lord has heard my voice and… Continue reading
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My Opinions
A couple of years ago, I reflected on my opinions and why I do not always share them all: Sometimes I read the news and I have comments and I just decide to keep them to myself because: A. Opinions… Continue reading
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The Babyhood of God
Luca Cambiaso – Virgin with the Christ Child in Swaddling Clothes – WGA03793. "The tremendous revelation of Christianity is not the Fatherhood of God, but the Babyhood of God—God became the weakest thing in His own creation, and in flesh… Continue reading
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Peace, Earthlings!
To all of you …. Whatever you believe … From whatever direction you come … Right or left … North or south … East or… Continue reading
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In Swaddling Clothes
Wrapped in vulnerability, Love descended … exposed to the elements … exposed to threat and danger … exposed, vulnerable, human … Love: Incarnate … invisible divinity and visible humanity. Love … an open target … a viable opportunity to align… Continue reading