Old Guys Rule: Anna and the King

There are only three verses recording her story, and yet within the broad expanse of God’s written Word, Anna leaps out as a compelling, winsome and remarkable woman seasoned by life and her Lord. Take in the whole of her story, as recorded in Luke 2:36-38: And there was a prophetess, Anna, the daughter of READ MORE

On Blackest Night

On blackest night the Babe was born Amidst dancing shadows far away That first breath, a single cry Early dawn, a brand new day Joyful tears, gasps of relief Seen on humble mother’s face One first hug, one first kiss Early dawn, a brand new day Years go by, glad tidings cease To piercing sword READ MORE

Twirling Girl: A Christmas Poem

Dust swirling ‘round diminutive feet Broom brushing dust away Calmly singing, twirling girl Found unsuspecting, today All alone she was, she thought Tending to homey tasks A presence, a light, peace with fright Cherubic voice; she gasps A message bold to simple girl From Eternity into Time God in flesh, born to die Contented womb, READ MORE

Reflections on the Blessed Virgin Mary

Tonight’s perusal of one of my favorite journals, First Things, found me casting interested eyes upon the most recent effort by Evangelicals and Catholics Together, this one entitled, “Do Whatever He Tells You: The Blessed Virgin Mary in Christian Faith and Life.” It is a very good read, though some may find it wanting (e.g., READ MORE

A Rustic Stable

When the rough and tumble shepherds gathered into the rustic stable Joseph hardly knew what to do. No doubt, fear gripped him as they assembled around the little boy in the manger. Mary—startled from her much needed sleep by the commotion—looked up with bewilderment. What do these men want? The answer came quickly. With an READ MORE