We remember those we have shared Christmas with in past years

Whatever the tree, even in natural and undecorated form, what exquisite artistry,

new enough to be without baggage and therefore open to our own personal definitions

Living lightly has become something of a motto for me, but I am a beginner.

The uniqueness of my own mind with it’s original perspective and freedom hardly stands a chance

Mary’s certainty was grounded not in human evidence but in divine relationship.

My expectations are most often projections of my own fears.

I know some great storytellers and could listen to some of them for hours.

a thought today for the poor deacon or priest who has to read a list of near-unpronounceable OT names

Jesus’ school teachers would also have used this Socratic (question and dialogue) method