Scars
Thomas encounters the risen Jesus in this Sunday’s lectionary passage: John 20:19-31. A new poem based on this passage of scripture. Scars Running blind ‘round a […]
incarnation
Deeper Than “Jesus’ Birthday” (How a doctor became “like” his people and brought healing)
It’s Christmas Day. I’ve already blogged about questions such as ‘Was Jesus really born on December 25?’ and ‘How does Santa fit into all this?’ […]
God in the flesh
Christmas wasn’t always a given. The world marks it as a game-saving, end-of-year commercial venture. The church marks it as the celebration of God, having […]
Incarnation
Two boys read a dialogue narration for the silent miming of the Christmas story. My pride turned to horror when one boy read the question, “Why was Jesus born?” The answer: “So he could die for our sins.” Period.
At the Christmas assembly
On Thursday morning, Plum and I went to church together for the school assembly. Twice a year, the students from the local primary school come […]
No Crying He Makes
The gate in the garden keeps crashing open and slamming shut. Leaves are blowing up the street at full throttle , and then come swirling back the other way again. The wind is fierce and fickle.
Thiswordly and Otherworldly
Beyond the Indus valley lies a vast land of long history and manifold experience, offering alternative ways to escape suffering and to find one’s true […]