Jesus' Christmas Message

A. Unabashed Pacifist:

“War sucks.” – Jules, age 11.

B. Unabashed Christian:

Holy One,

A dog barks before sunrise. At a deer perhaps? It knows. You know. I’d like to know, but can only wonder and speculate. We perceive in different ways, but we are part of a whole, a network of perceiving life even as we experience it. I like it that I’m a part of it, not separate from it. And, if I like it, I assume you do, too. And that you are part of it, too, not separate from the network. I might liken you to the sys-op of this incredible creation net. But then, my perception is quite limited.
Amen

C. Un-quoting Jesus:

“Did you get the message I sent on Christmas?”

[That “peace on Earth” thing, I suppose. But He never said this.]

D. Blog: A Week

If it’s Tuesday, I’m visiting away from home. (but not Belgium)
If it’s Wednesday, I’m communicating with people thousands of miles away.
If it’s Thursday, I’m sending postcards to new friends I met through my work.
If it’s Friday, I’m enjoying the chance to watch tourists enjoying my city.
If it’s Saturday, I think I’ll work in the yard, then take an outing to walk along the river.
If it’s Sunday, I get to be in worship with my spiritual family.
If it’s Monday, I’ll be eager to outline a new week of a wonderful life.