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It is Advent again, the season of the coming of Christ.  I love the this time of year, but I read about a church that had abolished Advent. Their argument was first, that no one knew what Advent was. (Nobody … Continue reading →

I don’t remember regarding my grandparents as “young”, or even “middle-aged”. They were always“old” to my youthful eyes. So, seeing them grow old and eventually reach the end of their life wasn’t a shock to my system. Of course, now, … Continue reading →

The least likely of people sometimes have the greatest impact on our lives. In Frank Capra’s classic Christmas movie, “It’s a Wonderful Life”, the main character George Bailey (played by Jimmy Stewart) is beyond depressed. At one point he even … Continue reading →

One of my favorite contemporary composers of sacred music is Minnesota born Marty Haugen.  Interestingly he began composing while in his first job as worship leader in a Roman Catholic parish, where he was searching for music that the congregation … Continue reading →

Remember rotary phones?  I do.  I also remember how excited I was when we got a longer cord for our yellow rotary dial wall phone.  Then I could sit in our window seat in the dining room instead of standing.  You realize talking to … Continue reading →

When I was in my 30’s, my friend and I golfed in a league with older women (probably our age now). We often delighted in their conversations, which mostly centered around the issues of aging (probably what we do now) … Continue reading →

I bet if you asked around, people would tell you that November was their least favorite month. It’s gray and gloomy, cold and either wet or snowy. In New England, it was often all of those characteristics-maybe even on the same day.  I, however, always loved November. … Continue reading →

I confess that what I remember about Thanksgiving as a child was going to Grandma Szlavik’s home for a huge Thanksgiving dinner. There was always a turkey–a rare treat in those days.  Did we go to Thanksgiving services at church? … Continue reading →

My daughter is a kindergarten teacher. The children love to create with their play-dough. Wondering just what they’ve made, you often ask “What’s that?” You’ll get various replies, perhaps a fire truck, dog, cat, doll, mommy and daddy, or my … Continue reading →

Some of you dear blog readers know at least a bit of my back story. I felt a desire to be a pastor as a youngster. Music got a hold of me and, long story short, I deferred that desire … Continue reading →