The baby was bouncing on his grandmother’s knees. He caught my eyes and, as I got closer, he did as little ones are inclined to do and threw his rattle onto the sidewalk. His eyes came back to mine from the beautiful silver rattle. I couldn’t resist the challenge in those eyes dancing with mischief.Continue reading “Trail of Crumbs Worth Following”
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Hearing the cries from Bethlehem
O little town of Bethlehem, how still we see thee lie A half-century of visions of Bethlehem shaped by church plays and TV depictions of Jesus’ birth were abruptly replaced when one billboard caught my eye. The sign off a busy roadway displayed a bright yellow star. In Bethlehem one might expect to see lotsContinue reading “Hearing the cries from Bethlehem”
Minding the Light 