In 1948, C.S. Lewis published a poem called, “The Turn of the Tide.” In it, he imagines the cosmic significance of Christ’s birth. Rest assured, the tide has turned. It might not feel like it, but feelings lie. Oh sure, we’re still in these long last days and I’m still one of the poor orn’ry…
Ooh. That sounded condescending, I confessed seconds after using the phrase, “So cute.” The topic? Christmas decor. What does condescending mean? asked the 13 year-old son. Like you’re God’s gift to the people you’re with. I paused, As if they’re beneath you and you’re so great to get on their level and give them the…
I’d like a white horse for Christmas. I wouldn’t mind some strong coffee and bright sunshine, but a white horse tops my list. Here’s why. Advent Darkness This year has had the feel of an eternal Advent with all the waiting for answers, longing for healing and fights for peace. I feel the ache. This…
Why celebrate a coming that’s already done? My boys asked that. It’s a great question, since advent means coming and Advent is here. We could say, the coming has come. Does it seem strange that we prepare for the coming of something that’s already come? But that Something was “the Holy Thing” which shall be…