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God was in the ordinary this year, but so were other things:  human pique, frustration, anti-commercialism, jealousy and a bit of sullenness.  And that was just a list of my own ‘things’. On a night just before Christmas, I went … Continue reading →

. . . at least according to Tom Petty. This fall has been particularly difficult time for our family unexpected death of my father in law, comprehensive exams for my spouse (clearly it was the hardest for her), and my … Continue reading →

The pastor did it again last night for Christmas service. Jumped right from the miracle of incarnation to the hope of a second coming. Now, I am one who still holds that there may well be a triumphal return. But, … Continue reading →

Not writing much myself, sitting by the window looking at an ice-storm in Indiana but enjoying a little poetry. When the star in the sky is gone, When the Kings and Princes are home, When the shepherds are back with … Continue reading →

3 Dollars Worth of God I would like to buy 3 dollars worth of God, please Not enough to explode my soul or disturb my sleep, but just enough to equal a cup of warm milk or a snooze in … Continue reading →

After making a decision to leave a well paid job that required a great deal of training, to become self employed, this season of advent has brought me to a place of reflection and re-evaluation of what it is that … Continue reading →

Earlier in the week, in the span of just over 48 hours, I officiated at the funeral of a 50 year old choir member, deeply loved and sorely missed by all who knew her; got the news that my wife … Continue reading →

Just incase you haven’t come across this elsewhere… a friend from the US set me onto it… Worth sharing as we celebrate the coming of the one called Immanuel… God with us…

Just over two weeks ago two light bulbs went in my kitchen. They were not normal 60watt bulbs or halogen spots which are easily sourced and replaced. Rather they are those little tube bulbs that are mounted underneath your units … Continue reading →