Monthly Archives: December 2012

Revolutionary Words

Posted on December 27, 2012 by Jeff

He has brought down the powerful from their thrones, and lifted up the lowly; he has filled the hungry with good things, and sent the rich away empty. (Luke 1:52–53) These are powerful words, revolutionary words. They belong not to … Continue reading →

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Paths

Posted on December 27, 2012 by Jeff

There were so many paths, so many people and signs. The Dark Path\’s entrance lit with neon signs. The Light Path not so well illuminated, nor trod. But that was then and now has come down to just a single … Continue reading →

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The Best Spiritual Writing 2013

Posted on December 22, 2012 by Jeff

While on vacation, we frequently drop by Point Reyes Books.  There is usually at least one book that calls to one or the other of us, often several.  This last visit\’s find was The Best Spiritual Writing 2013.  Some of … Continue reading →

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Advent

Posted on December 10, 2012 by Jeff

I like the insights into human reality embodied in language.  The Spanish verb esperar is interesting.  It means to wait, to hope.  As one native Spanish speaker explained, \”It is that for which we are willing to wait.\”  In English, … Continue reading →

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