“It’s Christmas!” On this day, every year, ‘peace’ and ‘giving’ are celebrated, as the holiness of God and Christ, and the magic and fantasy of the Fairy Godmother are all mushed together into the secular form of Santa Clause. But, that’s okay, because, setting aside all aspects of deity, Jesus had a very powerful secular message, too.” The world into which Jesus was born in the year Zero was, ideologically, almost identical to 2015. Ancient, powerful factions were fighting for control, … [Read more...]
When the Redbud Says Goodbye
I was in the woods on a dreary day, and feeling a little sad. You know, the stuff of life, that gets to everybody from time to time. Then I saw something that made me feel a lot better. So, I wrote it down to share with you. The following is an excerpt (to keep this post short) and is continued - still free to read - here. By Andy Bozeman ©2015 Along a stony path I walked, Within a sunrise wood, A chilly morn said “Winter’s born” And, “Summer’s gone for good.” Lamenting Autumn’s lifted … [Read more...]