Hope of understanding
The old man always said we should attend to the things we have some hope of understanding, and eternity isn’t one of them. Well,…
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To be hopeful
To be hopeful in bad times is not just foolishly romantic. It is based on the fact that human history is a history not…
Read MoreAgainst the grain
Behold, that first century Palestinian Jew was born in a funky manger. He had some funky working-class parents sometimes dealing with unemployment and underemployment….
Read MoreHopes and fears
O little town of Bethlehem How still we see thee lie Above thy deep and dreamless sleep The silent stars go by Yet in thy…
Read MoreHanging on to hope
The 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…
Read MoreUnto us
For unto us a Child is born, Unto us a Son is given; And the government will be upon His shoulder. And His name…
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Being Bethlehem
I. O little town of Bethlehem, how still we see thee lie! Above thy deep and dreamless sleep the silent stars go by. Yet…
Read MoreWe cannot wait
He did not wait till the world was ready, till men and nations were at peace. He came when the Heavens were unsteady, and…
Read MoreFuneral for Jesus
Children gathered around the flowered bier and sang dirges. Burst, his mother cried to the silent God who called her to this. Hidden women…
Read MoreDarkest night
Within our darkest night, you kindle the fire that never dies away. The Taizé Community “Within Our Darkest Night”
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