How the Grinch Became Embedded into the Christmas Holiday

// Illumination

This quote from Dr. Seuss says, “The true spirit of Christmas lies in your heart.” Is this an overlay to the nativity event? I have seen many dumbed-down scriptural quotes on social media pushing an idea or agenda of what Jesus taught, and each time I think, "Wow, they are using the figure of Christ to manipulate a thought or idea they want oth...
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Doing What Needs to Be Done

// Family

Doing what there is to do, not always glamorous or exciting, but one can glean tremendous wisdom in the doing of menial tasks. This week, back from the intensive love retreat, was double duty with children's needs, appointments, and holiday catch-up. To top that off, the garage floor, something I had said to our worker would be great after Jan 1...
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