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Christmas isn’t what we think it is.
“With” is a powerful word. It is an important word. The word “with” is a preposition because it exists to indicate associations, togetherness, and connections between things and people. Yawn. What is this, a grammar lesson? Hang tight, read on. Stay … Continue reading
Posted in Christmas, chronic illness, depression, facing death, hope, hopeless, peace, relationship
Tagged alone, angels, anger, broken, brokenness, Christmas, conflict, depression, divorce, Emmanuel, gifts, God with us, grief, Immanuel, materialism, poor, shepherds
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Why some kids think Santa is a jerk
Some kids think Santa is a total jerk. Over the years Robin and I have worked with hundreds of kids as their teachers and coaches and some of them really dislike Santa. Why? Because Santa doesn’t like them. Relax. We … Continue reading
Posted in Christmas
Tagged children, Christmas, gifts, low income, Santa, Santa philosophy
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Christmas is under attack. Maybe it should be.
Christmas is in big trouble. Businesses put up holiday trees, school kids can’t sing classic Christmas hymns, snowflakes are being pulled in favor of blank, red cups and nativity scenes are being attacked, stolen and defaced. Christmas is under attack! … Continue reading
Posted in Christianity, Christmas, Find God
Tagged Christmas, keep Christ in Christmas, Starbuck's cup
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Then the shepherds said, “Nah, we’ll pass.”
People will sing songs about a “Silent Night” and a “Holy Night” and sing about peace while having no idea what true Peace is. Continue reading
Posted in Christmas
Tagged angels, Christian, christmas decorations, christmas story, good news, inspirational, lost meaning, materialism, meaning, modern retelling, purpose, tradition, wise men
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Do you remember last Christmas? I don’t.
I’m thoroughly enjoying this Christmas season. I mean, apart from all the normal bickering about “the reason for the season,” I’m enjoying looking at Christmas lights, hearing Christmas carols and opening cards brought each day by the postman. (Aside: I … Continue reading
Posted in change, Christianity, Christmas, chronic illness, End Stage Liver Disease, facing death, hope, Liver disease, organ donation, Organ transplant
Tagged Christ in Christmas, christmas story, encephalopathy, forget, forgive, home, lifestyle, nativity, religion, spirituality, traditions
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Losers, Lovers and Livers
I’ve come to a conclusion. If you’re too busy to spend time with people you love, you’re a loser. I don’t mean “loser” as a devaluing label. I mean you are losing some very, very important things. Today’s memories are … Continue reading
Posted in change, Christianity, Christmas, chronic illness, Country music, discouragement, facing death, Fatty liver, Fatty Liver Disease, Find God, hope, Jesus, Lahey Clinic, Liver disease, NASH, organ donation, Organ transplant, peace, time management, transplant
Tagged bear with one another, chronic illness, cirrhosis, direction, faith, family, fear, fishing, help, Liver disease, memories, NASH, organ donation, transplant
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Who’s afraid of barns?
Why do we work so hard to make Jesus unapproachable when God put so much effort into tearing down barriers? Why do we build ornate cathedrals, invest in expensive garments and commission intricate stained glass? Each gold-plated decoration puts more … Continue reading