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The Way and the Goal

Across nearly 38 years of ministry, I have never seen, both inside and outside the church, more restless seeking than I see just now.  People are on a quest for something, for someone, higher, holier and more beautiful than they have yet encountered.  ...

Yearlong Journey with “Frank”

I’ve made an effort to record my cancer reflections on my CaringBridge site and not here. Since this post acknowledges a kind of anniversary, I am making an exception to that practice.  Here’s what I posted there this morning.   On December 26, 2013, I was...

The Jesus Gift

The Christmas story tells us that the Savior of the world was born in nondescript Bethlehem, a hick town which had only one claim to fame: it had been the hometown of David, Israel’s greatest king. When Jesus was born there, the tiny town didn’t have much going for...

Beyond Labels

“God sent the angel Gabriel to a town in Galilee called Nazareth, to a virgin engaged to a man whose name was Joseph, of the house of David. The virgin’s name was Mary.”  Notice how the Gospel of Luke introduces us to this young woman: before he tells us...

Don’t Leave Joy Unopened

Imagine that, under the Christmas tree, there’s a gift for you; it’s in a box about the size of a human heart, wrapped in shining bright green and topped with a velvety red bow.  It has your name on it, but there’s isn’t another name. The gift is clearly for you,...

Peace

Last Saturday afternoon, while walking downtown among crowds of tourists and Christmas shoppers, I saw and heard: An older couple fussing with each other about what to do next. They were coming out of Mast General Store. He had a huge bag in each hand.  She...