Christmas Questions
As a person with theological training, I am sometimes asked out of the blue questions about God, Jesus, church, the meaning of life, and other “little things.” Sometimes the questions come from friends whose...
How Many Tears Does It Take to Decorate a Christmas Tree?
How many tears does it take to decorate a Christmas tree? There are tears of joy for love for friends for family There are tears of grief for lost loved ones for dreams deferred...
How Many Tears Does It Take to Decorate a Christmas Tree?
How many tears does it take to decorate a Christmas tree? There are tears of joy for love for friends for family There are tears of grief for lost loved ones for dreams deferred...
Christmas Wish for You
I wish each of you: All the blessings that you can handle Enough tears to keep you real Love that enriches you Discomfort that urges you to reach out to others Hope that keeps...
A Season of Contrasts
This time of year is full of contrasts: Darkness of Advent… light of Christmas Excess of the celebration…inadequacy of resources to celebrate Expressions of love and joy… desperation of depression and loneliness Hope of...
Angelika’s Christmas
Here is an excerpt from Angelika’s Journal. She and her mother and brother are now staying in a shelter. December 20 Today was our last day of school before the winter break. I’m sad...