I am continuing to revel in the simple beauty of James Taylor's Christmas Album, late to the party as I am. Tonight, I am listening to "Some Children See Him", written by Wihla Hutson and Alfred Burt in 1951, seven years before I was born.Some children see Him lily whitethe infant Jesus born this nightSome … Continue reading Some Children See Him

Sometimes I think I live in a cave. James Taylor has a new Christmas album, and I had no idea, until the other day when my buddy John told me. Tickets for his solo (only James, no band) concert in LA in February are sold out, and now going for up to $400 per seat. … Continue reading Deconstructing Church

Its Boxing Day 2006. The day after Christmas.Last night we were part of a large festive party with friends and family old and new from church. The food was wonderful, the conversation warm, the laughter abundant, the warmth of Christmas filled the house with joy. After an early dinner, we walked the neighborhood randomly caroling … Continue reading My Christmas Prayer

And to all, a good night.

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Alright....here is another reason the Internet is completely cool.Just imagine it, uptight Presbyterians, making a difference. Wonderful!

There is a train that runs through our town.For some reason, I like to walk the dog to the Mission Street Station of the Metro, and sit for a while and watch the trains come through. Does anyone else like to do this, or am I just unique? I think I like to do this … Continue reading Mission Street Station, Missional Coffee

The simple joys of Christmas are all around us.....

Alright. I have to get this off my chest.I am bothered by a growing trend among many of the Christmas "family pictures" we get each year in the mail.The trend: missing parents.If I am to believe what I see in our Christmas card photos, our country is slowly evolving toward families consisting entirely of children … Continue reading Warning! Abducted Parents!