The Wild Animals in the Wilderness of our Lives
“Jesus sits with wild beasts, and he is cared for by divine beings who presumably make his stay bearable.” —SarahContinue Reading
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The Work of Christmas?
Friends, you have likely read or heard this poem before. It is a classic. As we round out the 12thContinue Reading
6th Day of Being Near the Feedbox
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A Buddhist Slant on Christmas
Some years ago, during a difficult time personally, I was driving north to visit my mother and listening toContinue Reading
The Myth of Certainty
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Advent 2020: Grief + Gratitude = ?
Whether it’s on a personal level or a collective one, this equation holds remarkable truth when you fill in theContinue Reading
