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Tag Archives: Mary
Joseph’s Pregnant Expectations: an advent tale
[We are in the midst of Advent, the time of expectation, so I offer this post from the archives imagining what that first Advent must have been like for Joseph.] *** I didn’t get any sleep last night. I haven’t … Continue reading
Writing Like a Girl – one man’s aspiration
I’ve been told by more than one commenter over the years that I write like a girl – or words to that effect – and they’ve not intended it as a compliment. Too bad for them, because I took it … Continue reading
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Tagged Anne Frank, Annunciation, girls, Joan d'Arc, Joan of Arc, Mary, Women, writing
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A prayer for a cheap beer drinker
Falling down drunk Onto the couch this time Not the floor like last time … like last times Face down Head hung over the side Hung over like he’ll be Unless he has another can Off the couch To the … Continue reading
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Tagged alcohol, Bible, drunk, Jesus, Mary, poetry, prayer, Wedding at Cana
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Anticipation in Advent – learning from those who waited first
[For Advent: updated from the archives.] Before the birth of Jesus there were those who lived in the anticipation of his coming, people who knew prophecies such as this: “I will shake all nations, and what is desired by all … Continue reading
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Tagged Advent, Anna, Charles Wesley, Come Thou Long Expected Jesus, Elizabeth and Zechariah, Haggai, John the Baptist, Mary, Prophecy, Simeon
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Joseph’s Pregnant Conversations – an advent tale
[From the archives: imagining what that first Advent must have been like for Joseph.] *** I didn’t get any sleep last night. I haven’t been sleeping well for a while, in fact. My friends say that’s normal for someone about … Continue reading
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Tagged Advent, angels, Baby Jesus, God-given dreams, Joseph, Mary
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Experiencing Advent with Those Who Were There
[For Advent: updated from the archives.] Anticipation Christmas carols. They’re all over. From the radio to shopping malls and even in churches. Yes, I said even in churches. We sing about the events surrounding Jesus’ birth, angels proclaiming and shepherds … Continue reading
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Tagged Advent, Anna, Charles Wesley, Christmas, Come Thou Long Expected Jesus, Haggai, Jesus, John the Baptist, Mary, Simeon
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Jesus and the Mystery of the Third Cousin, Twice Removed
Jesus and John the Baptist were related through their mothers. What was the exact relationship between them all? Good question. More on that later. First, let’s note that yesterday was Cousins Day (a holiday celebrated every July 24, apparently). Happy … Continue reading
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Tagged consanguinity, cousins, Elizabeth, family, Jesus, John the Baptist, Mary, relationships
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Advent With The People Who Welcomed Jesus First
[From the archives.] Anticipation Christmas carols. They’re all over. From the radio to shopping malls and even in churches. Yes, I said even in churches. We sing about the events surrounding Jesus’ birth, angels proclaiming and shepherds watching and a … Continue reading
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Tagged Advent, Anna, Baby Jesus, Christmas Carols, John the Baptist, Mary, Simeon
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Joseph’s Pregnant Advent
[I’ve been imagining what that first Advent must have been like for Joseph. This is what I came up with.] *** I didn’t get any sleep last night. I haven’t been sleeping well for a while, in fact. My friends … Continue reading
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Tagged Advent, Angel Gabriel, Annunciation, Baby Jesus, Elizabeth and Zechariah, Joseph the Carpenter, Mary
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Advent with those who welcomed Jesus first
[From the archives.] Anticipation Christmas carols. They’re all over. From the radio to shopping malls and even in churches. Yes, I said even in churches. We sing about the events surrounding Jesus’ birth, angels proclaiming and shepherds watching and … Continue reading