SARA'S SONGS

I didn’t grow up Catholic or in a liturgical Protestant church setting, so my fascination with the liturgical church calendar has come recently. Maybe it’s my way of trying to separate the American Christianity stuff from the Christianity stuff. Or maybe seeing things through another cultural lens is a way of drawing more meaning out of an already meaningful season. And anyway, ancient-future faith is a pretty good description of Christianity. But amid all the Christmas carol

“Do not be afraid. I bring you good news that will cause great joy for all the people.” Luke 2:10 NIV Great joy, huh? That sounds nice,...

Last week, something in the news caught my attention that I haven’t been able to stop thinking about. Two kindergarteners were critically...

I have a couple of favorite holy days. One of them is a bit unusual. It's the Saturday between Good Friday and Easter. I love that day...

I always think of Christmas as a time for miracles. I anticipate them, expecting that something wonderful just might happen, something...

Every time I phone home, Dad asks if I’m coming home tomorrow. I realize this is mostly the result of the trauma, but there is also...

For as long as I can remember, I have always loved Christmas. It’s not just the day itself, but the entire season. There is something...