Category Archives: Christmas

The Magi’s Blessing: Chalking the Door

Posted on January 1, 2017 by

I came across a wonderful tradition which I will have to research further to learn a little more about it’s origins. I will post a fuller article next year! According to Pagan Christmas, “Even today, priests go from house to … Continue reading →

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In Praise of the Invincible Light

Posted on December 8, 2016 by

“The light shines in the darkness, And the darkness did not overcome it.” (John 1:5, NRSV) While writing a sermon on the first chapter of John, I came across this interesting observation from Karoline Lewis in her Fortress Preaching Commentary … Continue reading →

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Coping During the Holidays

Posted on December 5, 2016 by

“It is better to light a candle than to curse the darkness.”—Chinese Proverb As we approach the Winter Solstice, the days continue to get darker and darker. Likewise, the world around us feels like a darker place as well. The … Continue reading →

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Time Keeps On Ticking

Posted on March 31, 2016 by

People mark time in different ways. Some of us carry a physical calendar with us to keep track of events and appointments. Others use a virtual one on our cell phones. Some have four seasons and all the delightful changes … Continue reading →

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Myrrh: From Birth to Death and Everything In-Between

Posted on January 1, 2016 by

On entering the house, they saw the child with Mary his mother; and they knelt down and paid him homage. Then, opening their treasure chests, they offered him gifts of gold, frankincense, and myrrh. [Matthew 2:11, NRSV] When most people … Continue reading →

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