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The Problem With Puppies
Each week one of our local news outlets has a humane society pet segment to show some of the animals waiting for adoption. My favorite is when they bring in two or three puppies and try to corral them on the desk.
A Christmas Epiphany
“Bah, humbug!” my heart murmured, as wreaths, lights and trees began to invade my spaces this winter. Christmas sights and sounds felt artificial this year, as if men were trying to make snowballs out of dust. With no snow in the long-term forecast, this winter felt gloomier than previous years. What would it take to resuscitate my dry, dusty heart this Christmas season?
When the Light Comes
Part of most churches at Christmas is the lighting of Advent candles. They are on the bus loaded with all the elements we recognize: Nativity sets, wreaths, carols, trimmed trees, stockings, presents. Tradition sees the Advent candles as representing the four weeks prior to Christmas and our preparation time for Jesus’ arrival. Each week has a theme: Hope, Peace, Joy, Love.