Tag Archives: Jesus

Basking in the Glow of Christmas

Posted on December 25, 2010 by Coco

Our Christmas sermon drew on this passage from Isaiah 9:2: The people who walked in darkness have seen a great light; those who dwelt in a land of deep darkness, on them has light shined. It is such a beautiful … Continue reading →

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Being Immanuel

Posted on December 19, 2010 by Coco

Today’s Gospel reading brought us this familiar passage from Matthew 1:18-25, on which many a Christmas pageant has been based: This is how the birth of Jesus the Messiah came about: His mother Mary was pledged to be married to … Continue reading →

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The Dark Side of Fairy Tales and Other Stories

Posted on November 29, 2010 by Coco

I grew up a reader in a family that read a lot in a house lined with overflowing bookcases. I always looked forward to sharing my love of literature with my children. When I first got pregnant, we read Hand, … Continue reading →

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A Balm In Gilead

Posted on October 10, 2010 by Coco

At church today, the opening hymn was “There Is A Balm in Gilead.” The refrain is simple: There is a balm in Gilead, to make the wounded whole, There is a balm in Gilead, to heal the sin-sick soul. That … Continue reading →

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Resurrection with No After-Life?

Posted on October 3, 2010 by Coco

Today I finished reading Let’s Take The Long Way Home by Gail Caldwell. I heard about the book when it first came out, but wasn’t very interested until I heard an interview with the author on The Diane Rehm Show. … Continue reading →

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