Unwrapping the Mystery of Christmas

As you are reading this blog entry, the Christmas wrapping is most likely still scattered on the floor, or for you “tidy-up” types the wrapping paper has been recycled and gifts appropriately put away. Meanwhile, retailers are stocking their shelves with Valentine merchandise. So, we distinguish between the “business” of Christmas and the Mystery of… Continue reading Unwrapping the Mystery of Christmas

Advent 2019

By Kathy Bueno As we enter into the Season of Advent I have invited Kathy Bueno, a dear friend and colleague to share her reflections on Advent. “Sing and rejoice, O daughter Zion! See, I am coming to dwell among you.” (Zec. 2: 13) My three-year-old granddaughter loves babies. When we visit Kohl’s Children’s Museum… Continue reading Advent 2019

Family Relationships, Part 1: Markers that Shape Us

We are all born into a family. Culturally, our family unit may vary but we each belong to a family of some description when we are born: two parents, single parent, extended, adopted, foster; there is an adult or adults caring for us. It is in our early family relationships that so much of who… Continue reading Family Relationships, Part 1: Markers that Shape Us

Introduction, Part 2: Personality Indicators

This blog has undergone a 36-month gestation period; evolving and growing. As a potential reader of this blog, I think it might be helpful to you if I share a little bit more about myself. Personality wise, I am – if you are familiar with Myers-Briggs personality lingo – an Extrovert, iNtuitive, Feeler and Judger… Continue reading Introduction, Part 2: Personality Indicators