(This story was edited on the third anniversary of my mom’s passing) During the pandemic, a typical morning for me was a “breakfast video chat” with my granddaughter Violet, who was almost four at the time (She’s almost seven now). We would usually catch up on events from the day before and what she looks…
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Advent as Woven Threads
(According to Mary’s Song in Luke 1) An orderly detailed account Was given by Dr. Luke. He wrote of all that happened, The twists and turns it took. He started with the mystery Of John’s miraculous birth Then moved right onto Mary, Birthing the Savior of the earth. Elizabeth, heavy with child Greeted Mary as…
Advent as Surrendered Emptiness
It happened in the stillness The years of patient waiting Of unfulfilled hopes and dreams A loss so sad and anguishing. But they kept their fervent focus Observing His decrees They continued to be childless And unable to conceive. Then one important morning When he fulfilled the priestly duties Zechariah became startled In the holiest…
Advent as Interruption
Christmas Eve was coming soon The trees and windows dressed With candles, wreaths and mistletoe The crowds would be impressed. But suddenly the organ broke The leaders were dismayed There would not be a song to sing On this most special day. Then in a moment of inspiration The priest wrote down this song And…
Advent as Calling
I’ll be the first to admit, I don’t welcome disruption in my life, especially the kind that hurts deeply. Feeling gratitude for the growth is somewhat easier. I’m reading Advent books entitled Freedom is Coming by Nick Baines and another by Walter Brueggamann, titled Names for the Messiah. I wrote this poem based on the…