all good, no God

It happens every year, and ever hear it gives my heart a little twist – but in August??? It’s a phenomenon that we mark every year.  And every year it draws comments about the timing. But this year really takes the cake! I’m talking about the advent...

Leaning into the season

I have to share with you that we’re coming to the time of year I love the most.  Better than Christmas.  Better than Thanksgiving.  Better than the Fourth of July. Yes, it’s Resurrection Day! Of course that comes on the heels of the passion of the Christ...

Does it matter when Jesus was born?

We celebrate Christmas on December 25th – but is that a fact or a farce? Merry Christmas , As I write this it’s Christmas Eve.  Presents are under the tree and already the house smells like the preparations for Christmas eating. It’s a wonderful time...

The battle for the meaning of Christmas

Thanksgiving is behind us now, and today is actually the first Sunday in Advent. This means, we’re officially in the Christmas season. And now that we’ve transitioned between holidays, it’s time to watch the latest installment in the battle to define...

A New Testament Offering of Thanks

HI , Growing up, my parents were the king and queen of family traditions. We had hamburgers for dinner every Saturday night (eating in the family room watching ABC’s Wide World of Sports – oh, the agony of defeat!). We celebrated Passover, Advent and did...