One day...

One day, I'll get this blogging thing down. In the meantime, I shall procrastinate--with full awareness.

This girl of mine - March 2008 (New York)

How is it possible that this girl of mine is turning 18? She's gifted, brilliant, compassionate, and truly amazing. What a treasure she is to me and to the world.

Christmas Eve 2009

Today, O God,
the soles of your feet
have touched the earth.

Today, the back street, the forgotten place
have been lit up with significance.

Today, the households of the earth
welcome the King of Heaven.
For you have come among us,
you are one of us.

So may our songs rise to surround your throne
as our knees bend to salute your cradle.

Book of Common Order of the Church of Scotland

Courtesy of Doug Swartzendruber

A disciple named Dorcas....

In Joppa, there was a disciple named Tabitha (which, when translated, is Dorcas), who was always doing good and helping the poor. About that time she became sick and died, and her body was washed and placed in an upstairs room. Acts 9:36-7

Peter sent them all out of the room; then he got down on his knees and prayed. Turning toward the dead woman, he said, "Tabitha, get up." She opened her eyes, and seeing Peter sat up. He took her by the hand and helped her to her feet. Then he called the believers and the widows and presented her to them alive. This became known all over Joppa, and many people believed in the Lord. Acts 9:40-42

Namesake. Was dead, now alive. Was asleep. Now, awake! Eyes open and seeing.