“Hope” is the thing with feathers -That perches in the soul – And sings the tune without the words – And never stops – at all”

—Emily Dickinson

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  • The Long Road Home

    And when they had performed all things according to the law of the Lord, they returned into Galilee, to their own city Nazareth. – Luke 2:39 They did what they had to do and then, the adventure began. It was… Continue reading

  • At the Right Moment

    And she coming in that instant gave thanks likewise unto the Lord, and spake of him to all them that looked for redemption in Jerusalem. – Luke 2:38 Anna showed up at just the right moment. It was not all… Continue reading

  • A Strange Blessing

    And Simeon blessed them, and said unto Mary his mother, Behold, this child is set for the fall and rising again of many in Israel; and for a sign which shall be spoken against; (Yea, a sword shall pierce through… Continue reading

  • Hanging On

    Lord, now lettest thou thy servant depart in peace, according to thy word: For mine eyes have seen thy salvation … – Luke 2:29-30 Sometimes it seems that we are just hanging on, waiting for something big to happen. We… Continue reading

  • When God Whispers in Our Ears

    And it was revealed unto him by the Holy Ghost, that he should not see death, before he had seen the Lord's Christ.– Luke 2:28 What has the Holy Spirit shown you? Is it audacious to make claims of divine… Continue reading

  • The S Factor

    "And, behold, there was a man in Jerusalem, whose name was Simeon; and the same man was just and devout, waiting for the consolation of Israel: and the Holy Ghost was upon him." – Luke 2:25 Simeon was in the… Continue reading

  • To Marvel

    "And Joseph and his mother marvelled at those things which were spoken of him." – Luke 2:33 God isn’t calling know-it-alls to play a significant role in His program. He is not looking for those whose motto is, “Been there,… Continue reading

  • This Day

    “For unto you is born this day ..” – from Luke 2:11   For the most part, Christmas is past. The season continues, even on the Christian calendar, the lights are still up, and the malls still resound with carols,… Continue reading

  • Peace, Earthlings!

    To all of you ….     Whatever you believe …         From whatever direction you come …             Right or left …                 North or south …                     East or… Continue reading

  • To All People

    The gospel declares that something outside of ourselves, outside of language and theology, outside of our political beliefs, outside of our self-worth and self-justification has invaded the world with good news for all people. It is the message of reconciliation… Continue reading