Christmas Returns – Dec. 18, 2020
Christmas returns, as it always does, with its assurance that life is good.It is the time of lift to the spirit, When the mind feels its way into the commonplace, And senses the wonder of simple things: an evergreen tree, Familiar carols, merry laughter.It is the time of illumination, When candles burn, and old dreams Find their youth again.It is […]
At Christmastime – Dec. 17, 2020
The tides flow out from the Inner SeaAt Christmastime:They find their way to many shoresWith gifts of remembrance, thoughts of love—Though the world be weary and the days afraidThe heart renews its life and the mind takes hopeFrom the tides that flow from the Inner SeaAt Christmastime. -Howard Thurman, The Mood of Christmas & Other […]
The Season of the Heart – Dec. 16, 2020
The Time of forgiveness for injuries past,The Sacrament of sharing without balancing the deed,The Moment of remembrance of graces forgotten,The Poem of joy making light the spirit,The Sense of renewal restoring the soul,The Day of thanksgiving for the goodness of God.CHRISTMAS IS THE SEASON OF THE HEART. -Howard Thurman, The Mood of Christmas & Other […]
I Will Sing a New Song – Dec. 15, 2020
The old song of my spirit has wearied itself out.It has long ago been learned by heart;It repeats itself over and over,Bringing no added joy to my days or lift to my spirit.I will sing a new song.I must learn the new song for the new needs.I must fashion new words born of all the […]
