Tag: children
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advent: precursor
“He will turn the hearts of parents to their children and the hearts of children to their parents…” (Malachi 4:6) These words, the last in the Old Testament, echo the hope and heart cry of so many, even more poignantly in this season of waiting. The verses also provide a segue to the New Testament…
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the day after (again)
Father’s Day – this holiday at least I should be insulated from emotions. Then I find myself in tears, watching Dr. Who (#9, Father’s Day episode). Daughter, back in time, saving her father’s life, ultimately confronted with the truth, not the rosy image she created. Truth exposed, forgiveness, love expressed. I am dragged through memories…
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the day after
[This is for grieving mothers] To those of us who have survived another Hallmark Exploitation Day. This time for mothers who dread that special day magnifying our pain, longing, loss, grief, fear, exhaustion. With smiles pasted on, pretending we’re fine, indeed happy; once again, we call on our resilience to get us through. To my…
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the child in the midst
“As the disciples disputed among themselves who would be the greatest, Jesus answered, “Whosoever shall receive one of such children in my name, receiveth me” (Mark 9:33-37) “Except ye be converted, and become as little children, ye shall not enter the kingdom of heaven. Whosoever shall humble himself as this little child, the same is…
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