Christmas Folklore in Iceland: The Yule Lads
An Icelandic child in the Middle Ages learned about mischievous trolls who arrive as Christmas draws near. However scary things get, you know that Christ is returning and all shall be well.
An Icelandic child in the Middle Ages learned about mischievous trolls who arrive as Christmas draws near. However scary things get, you know that Christ is returning and all shall be well.
A heavy blizzard in Roswell united a shivering squirrel, a baby for baptism, and a multi-generational family celebrating their 50th wedding anniversary. Christ was the host and we were the guests.
The wedding is happening now. All the preparation, stress, and frustrations are done. Be in this moment. It works for Christmas, too!
Irenaeus told us: “because of his measureless love, [Christ] became what we are… to enable us to become what he is.”
Troops on the ground choose to share an improvised ceasefire for Christmas.
Harriet Tubman’s faith in her own words:
Today’s good old days are yesterday’s bad new days.
Are there soul mates? What do we do either way?
Even in tragic and impossible situations, kindness is possible and it matters.
Singing reminds us of where we are with God and where God is with us.