Remember back when you were a child and it seemed like forever for it to be Christmas again? Lived experience has changed all that, even though there are still 365 days between Christmases, whether you are a child or an adult. What’s changed? Perceptions, experiences, and knowledge have changed. Neither perception is by itself “wrong”,Continue reading “Looking At Life Through Squinchy Eyes and a Peep-Hole”
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To Be Human
January 18, 2026 is the day designated as Sanctity of Life Sunday. The basis of believing that all humans are intrinsically valuable seems clear enough and most would give lip-service to this concept. Usually our first thoughts about the “sanctity” of life revolves around what we think about abortion—and the battle-line is clearly drawn. ThisContinue reading “To Be Human”
What I Really, Really Don’t Like About Santa Claus
The whole issue of “Santa Claus” is problematic, at least for a Christian. While we eschew following culture if it impedes our spiritual witness, we sometimes allow ourselves some slippage. Most people could say that if I don’t like the myth of Santa Claus, well, okay, just don’t use it. You might consider the wholeContinue reading “What I Really, Really Don’t Like About Santa Claus”
Lamp for my feet 