written by Kirk Moore – a repost from an entry a couple of years ago. “Why aren’t you smiling? It’s (insert holiday here) and we’re supposed to be joyful!” Said to countless people by countless people at family gatherings, parties, or church services relating to holidays. It’s OK to feel great around the holidays. It’s […]
Good News for
Reluctant Hearts
written by Rachael Keefe – reposted from her blog, Write Out of Left Field I gave up trying to be happy and joyful just because it’s the holiday season a long time ago. Growing up, I thought I was the only one who didn’t have the perfect Norman Rockwell (or, these days, Hallmark) family. Nearly […]
The Importance of Rituals
At the end of September, I was installed as Settled Pastor in the congregation that I serve, just north of Boston. That same month, my wife was promoted to CPT in the US Army National Guard. For each of these transitions there was ceremony and ritual. There was a laying on of hands for me. […]
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