December, 2004 Archives

WHERE IS GOD?

December 30th, 2004 · Posted in Reflections, Theology · 0 Comments

The past few days have been filled with a lot of emotions for me — as I am sure they have been for most people. There is the joy of Christmas — the joyous celebration of God coming into our world in Jesus Christ — and bringing God’s will for peace, justice, [...]

HAVE A MARY CHRISTMAS

December 18th, 2004 · Posted in Christianity, Reflections, SPIRITUALITY, The Church Year · 0 Comments

Mary said,
Yes, I see it all now:
I’m the Lord’s maid, ready to serve.
Let it be with me
just as you say. (Luke 1:38 The Message)

No — I did not misspell Merry in the title to this post — I am using a little play on words here — referring to Mary the mother of Jesus.
Mary [...]

HELL OF A QUESTION

December 7th, 2004 · Posted in Christianity, Reflections, Religion · 0 Comments

My nephew raised this question on his blog:
Is it irreverent to say that God “scared the hell” out of you?
I got to thinking (which is a scary thing in itself).
I’ve decided that — for the moment — [...]

LOVE IS

December 5th, 2004 · Posted in Christianity, Reflections, The Church Year · 0 Comments

And the Word became flesh and lived among us,
and we have seen his glory,
the glory as of a father’s only son full of grace and truth. John 1:14

A lesson to be learned for Advent: learn to love — not just talk about love — [...]

RECONCILIATION

December 4th, 2004 · Posted in Christianity, Reflections, Religion · 0 Comments

I have not taken the time I need — or want — for my Blog lately. I don’t know why — I enjoy it — I guess I’ve been busy. 2 cataract surgeries, going to South Carolina for Thanksgiving, Church members having serious surgeries, going to help my wife at Pottery Shows, and — o [...]