Category Archives: My Faith

Basking in the Glow of Christmas

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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The Grinch Who Gave Me Back Christmas

‘Twas three nights before Christmas Eve, when all through the house, we were making our lists and checking them twice. My son, 16 years old, with his first “serious” girl friend (i.e., they’ve gone on an actual *date* to see … Continue reading

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Being Immanuel

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

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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Beloved Child of God

I had to do an exercise at a church retreat that included answering the question, “Who are you?” In that context, the answer came, “I am a beloved child of God.” It is such a blessing to be grounded in … Continue reading

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