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The Gospels provide two nativity scenes. Luke’s gospel tells of humble shepherds heeding the instruction of an angel and worshipping the Christ Child as He lay in a manger in Bethlehem. Matthew’s gospel tells of reputable magi following a star to Bethlehem and worshipping … Continue reading
“And while they were there, the time came for her to give birth. And she gave birth to her firstborn son and wrapped him in swaddling cloths and laid him in a manger, because there was no place for them … Continue reading
When I was a kid, traveling was part of our Christmas holiday. My family lived in Maryland and my grandparents lived in New York state. As soon as Christmas break arrived my parents, four siblings and I would pile into … Continue reading
Alert systems are put in place to give warnings. In the wake of 9/11 the newly formed Department of Homeland Security instituted a five-level terror advisory scale: low, guarded, elevated, high, and severe. Because that system proved to not be … Continue reading
Almost everyone has something to say about nearly everything these days. There appears to be little, if any, restraint in the stream of words flowing out of mouths and from fingers. It seems to me that we have forsaken the … Continue reading
My daughter desperately wants an iPod but doesn’t have enough money to buy one. She’s been trying every angle with her parents and brothers to see if she can beg, borrow, or steal enough to purchase one. She’s offered to … Continue reading
Christmas day has come and gone. The tree and decorations are still up and family will be arriving soon for a few more days of celebration. I have some moments for reflection. I was the recipient of a number of great … Continue reading