Hope of understanding
byThe old man always said we should attend to the things we have some hope of understanding, and eternity isn’t one of them. Well,…
To be hopeful
by the daily asteriskTo be hopeful in bad times is not just foolishly romantic. It is based on the fact that human history is a history not…
Against the grain
by the daily asteriskBehold, that first century Palestinian Jew was born in a funky manger. He had some funky working-class parents sometimes dealing with unemployment and underemployment….
Hopes and fears
by the daily asteriskO little town of Bethlehem How still we see thee lie Above thy deep and dreamless sleep The silent stars go by Yet in thy…
Hanging on to hope
by the daily asteriskThe rich declare themselves poor And most of us are not sure If we have too much But we’ll take our chances Because God’s…
Unto us
by the daily asteriskFor unto us a Child is born, Unto us a Son is given; And the government will be upon His shoulder. And His name…
Being Bethlehem
by Jennifer MonroeI. O little town of Bethlehem, how still we see thee lie! Above thy deep and dreamless sleep the silent stars go by. Yet…
We cannot wait
by the daily asteriskHe did not wait till the world was ready, till men and nations were at peace. He came when the Heavens were unsteady, and…
Funeral for Jesus
by Karissa Knox SorrellChildren gathered around the flowered bier and sang dirges. Burst, his mother cried to the silent God who called her to this. Hidden women…
Darkest night
by the daily asteriskWithin our darkest night, you kindle the fire that never dies away. The Taizé Community “Within Our Darkest Night”