This is an adaptation of a Christmas Eve reflection that I gave at Living Spirit UMC on December 24, 2018. In our collective memory of Jesus’ birth, we think about nighttime and stars shining in the darkness. Both groups of visitors, the shepherds guarding their flocks at night in Luke’s gospel, and the Magi from the east following the star in Matthews gospel reveal …
Sometimes, I hear a particular song, and I get a strong memory associated with it when I hear it again. In December of 2003, I was completing my semester of student teaching at Jefferson School in Minneapolis. I was living with my parents in Saint …
I’m participating in the Weekly Photo Challenge for 2011. Here’s how it works.
Each week, we’ll provide a theme for creative inspiration. You take photographs based on your interpretation of the theme, and post them on your blog anytime before the following Friday when the next photo theme will be announced.
This week’s theme is “CELEBRATION!” Which I love. I love Celebration. Here’s a few photos from the last few weeks that really say, “Celebration,” to me.
Without a doubt, my favorite Christmas Album of All Time. In this week of Advent, where we reflect on “peace” let this album calm your spirit. Sarah McLachlan Wintersong Even if you only listen to the video above, you will walk away more peaceful than …