I'm not sure what follows can be called Christmas gifts, exactly. They're not. Unless ... unless, words, ideas, and hopes can be gifts that point us to what is real, lasting, and true. And since I believe that the best gifts are not usually the ones under the tree, here are five different "gifts" that speak…
Christmas Traditions
When I was a kid, one of my favorite things was having my aunt come visit us at Christmas. She lived in the frozen tundra of Buffalo, NY, and so I'm guessing she didn't mind heading south to the (relative) warmth of balmy St. Louis. I remember with great anticipation standing at the baggage carousel,…
Top Ten Christmas Memories
Around our house, today (Dec 23) is known as Christmas Adam. Ok, nobody else calls it that; but I do. Why? Because tomorrow is Christmas Eve. Of course! As I think about Christmas, some memories come quickly to mind. I'll bet that's true for you, too. But, since this is my blog, I get to…
Gulping Grace 