Kathleen S Evenhouse
Writing With Vision
ADVENT means “coming” in Latin. The dictionary defines it as “the arrival of a notable person, thing, or event.”Christian theology says ADVENT is the coming or second coming of Christ.Most of us associate ADVENT with WAITING. Nobody says, “I love waiting… in traffic.” in a queue at the grocery store.” to talk to a real… Read More
Q. What does Santa suffer from if he gets stuck in a chimney? A. Claus-trophobia! Q. What do they sing at a snowman’s birthday party? A. Freeze a jolly good fellow! Q. Why don’t you ever see Santa in hospital? A. Because he has private elf care!
George came one night carrying a tiny, branchless tree. Attached to a lone limb was a shotgun shell. “This is for you,” he told his wife.“All right, George,” said his wife. “What is it?”“Why, honey.” George smiled, “it’s a cartridge in a bare tree.” Q. Why was Santa’s little helper depressed?A. Because he had very… Read More
Rejoice in this Christmas season, and keep it up all year long.
In my advent waiting, my coming into being, do I recognize Jesus when I see Him? Am I unsure who He isbecause I have him in a boxwrapped in fine paper and ribbons limited by my expectations and understanding? My finite mind can only hold tiny glimpses of our all-powerful, infinite God, the great I… Read More
I don’t have to come up with any jokes today. Just watch this video.
For some of us, the jolly holiday lights don’t match the darkness we’re feeling: grief, loss, pain, financial woes, job loss, loneliness, fear, nobody to share it with… This light is just for you.
