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The Unchanging Epiphany, the Irony of Manger Scenes, What Is Revealed
Yesterday, January 5, is traditionally the last day of Christmastide (the “twelve days of Christmas”). While driving around town, I saw a man busily taking down outdoor Christmas lights and decorations. I idly wondered if he knew that it was … Continue reading
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Sounds of the Season, Christmas Music and Carols, Favorite Sounds, My Favorite Sounds
Not long ago, I referred to the difficulty pastors often have when they want to plan sacred music for Sunday worship during the Advent season – a great many pew-sitters, church members and choir members, music ministers or directors….all want … Continue reading
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Holiday Traditions, Christmas And Hanukkah Music, Bing Crosby, Nothing Is Ever Lost, What Continues?
Among all the great, beautiful, heartwarming holiday traditions is certainly the great corpus of holiday music. My own tradition and context is, of course, all of the Advent (not so well-known, unfortunately) and Christmas music; but years ago I developed … Continue reading
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Missed Opportunities, More Rare Sightings, Unexpected Help, the Coming Kingdom of God
Being an old-fashioned outdoorsman – hunting, fishing, camping, hiking, gathering wild fruits and mushrooms – I’ve spent a significant amount of my time over the years in nature and with wildlife. I particularly love the northern forest, water, and all … Continue reading
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The Rev. Dr.'s Musings on Nature, Life & Belief 