Christmas, Snow, & a Squirrel
A heavy blizzard in Roswell united a shivering squirrel, a baby for baptism, and a multi-generational family celebrating their 50th wedding anniversary. Christ was the host and we were the guests.
A heavy blizzard in Roswell united a shivering squirrel, a baby for baptism, and a multi-generational family celebrating their 50th wedding anniversary. Christ was the host and we were the guests.
The wedding is happening now. All the preparation, stress, and frustrations are done. Be in this moment. It works for Christmas, too!
Irenaeus told us: “because of his measureless love, [Christ] became what we are… to enable us to become what he is.”
Mary Magdalene was not a fallen temptress. She witnessed the resurrection, was the apostle to the apostles, and likely continued in leadership in the early church.
A legend of faithfulness from the early church:
A 19th century poem often falsely attributed to Teresa of Avila about being the body of Christ.
A funny story about a misunderstanding in Sunday School.
The president of Ukraine talks about how his people speak and live on through their music.
Singing reminds us of where we are with God and where God is with us.
Even in tragic and impossible situations, kindness is possible and it matters.