The Christmas story has lots of details. We know of the visits of the angels to Mary, to Joseph, to the shepherds, and to Simeon. We know of the shepherds, the magi, and the historical context of Augustus Caesar, the oppression of the Roman Empire and the timing of Joseph and Mary’s visit to Bethlehem….
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Happiness
What is there to be happy about? The news is terrible. Death, despair, tragedy, hurt and loss. What is there to be happy about it. Let me say, you can have personal happiness and optimism, and recognize that the world is a difficult place and there is much to make one anxious. And yet, let…
Christmas mood
Wendy was wrapping Christmas gifts last night. Lots of different kinds of paper and lovely gift bags. We love to give gifts – don’t you? There really is something great about the feeling of giving. As she was wrapping, and yes I did help a bit at one point, I noticed our tree in the…
Hybrid Thoughts 