Mentoring is a popular topic these days. The books on the subject abound. Seminars and workshops on the subject can readily be found. In fact, I have taught in many of them. I am not completely certain of the reason for the increased interest in mentoring over recent time. However, it is clear that people …
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Christmas Alterations and Christmas Restorations
One would think that history is history- factual and indisputably clear. Yet we all know that at a family gathering, a review of our own family history has as many perceptions and angles as there are people in the room. History has a subjective element to it. How we all believe the Disney vacation went …
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Subtle in the Manger and Beyond
Many themes emerge at advent worship celebrations across the globe- the lowly baby, the displaced parents, Old Testament prophecies unfurled, Elizabeth and Zechariah, the necessity of faith of both Joseph and Mary, Gabriel’s shocking announcement, the unsuspecting parents, the tirades and ego of Herod, the wise men’s representative inclusion of the world, Anna’s testimony, Simeon’s …