The first day of December 2024 is over. It has begun, as it does every year. A celebration in the Christian world that honors the essence of our existence. A celebration that includes everyone—no matter how broken or commercialized it might be—there are few parts of the world that are not adorned with gold, silver, and…
Tag: light
274. Pilgrimage to Christmas
It’s mid-November, and my first Christmas event is already behind me. This was not intentional, but rather dictated by the availability of large venues that can accommodate, in our case, 200 women. On Saturday morning, we gathered at the country club in our city for a late breakfast, Christmas carols to sing along to, and a speaker…
258. Just be
“What could I do?’” A familiar exclamation from humanity in difficult times that echoes the fear and despondency of an upside-down world. It stands in stark contrast to the cry, what should I do, where action is implied and rather reflects a hopeful vision of the future. We need only look around us to see that…
252. The Fountain and the Light
Older people had a way of saying something. When my grandma called me and I responded vaguely with, I’m coming now, she would say: Yes, and Christmas too! Here we are again. Christmas is indeed coming. November rushes past in a whirlwind of activities, and then December is upon us. As always, it’s our challenge to provide the true essence of…
251. Light in the tunnel…s
It is correct – the plural of tunnel. I know we often use the expression “light at the end of the tunnel” to signify hope in a situation that may seem dark now. Tunnel or tunnels – we are searching for light. A tunnel is always dark without light being brought in from outside. We read…
212. A crooked and perverse generation
The Bible has it all. A signpost in the dark, shining bright light over every obscure and uncertain path of life. It is and was the same in every generation of the existence of mankind. A book that grew out of the mysteries of ancient history; a time where only the archeologists can be consulted. It consists of…
Pebbles of Perpetuity 