Tag Archives: Jesus

Lent Prayer 8 – March 12

Posted on March 12, 2014 by landl30

Lent Prayer 8 Jesus Mary and Joseph, Moses Mohammed and Buddha   the history books lie when they leave you out   as if all those lives never found life   or shaped the world, in and through you.   … Continue reading →

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epiphany – January 5

Posted on January 6, 2014 by landl30

1.5.2014 Mary looks awkward, Joseph stern, the shepherd boy fidgits while the wise kings approach in song   the three of the orient bearing their gifts, while the choir angels, wings pasted to their backs, tell of glorious tidings   … Continue reading →

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As a Joseph – December 24 & 25

Posted on December 24, 2013 by landl30

12.25 As a Joseph I could only watch and wait   while the miracles went on around me.   As a Joseph I could only hope and pray   that the One and my love would arrive safely.   Sometimes … Continue reading →

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metallic strips stripping – December 22

Posted on December 22, 2013 by landl30

12.22 metallic strips stripping shoppers talking stalking. panic money spending bank protections wending.   when does the money tree memo take a break, and people calm the season for some heart and Jesus’ sake. —————

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baby Jesus manger scene – December 10

Posted on December 11, 2013 by landl30

12.10 crisp and clear, I shovel a path to the baby Jesus manger scene in our front yard.   snow topping high upon the plastic brows. wiseman, wiseman, joseph, mary, wiseman, baby Jesus waits yet to come and make his … Continue reading →

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santa without elves – November 8

Posted on November 9, 2013 by landl30

11.8 he arrived on a bicycle, wool hat, scarf wrapped, and we shared coffee.   santa without elves anymore, a life of jolly business overrun by the mistakes.   and then he found Jesus, or Jesus found him. so he … Continue reading →

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he asked for a hat – November 6

Posted on November 7, 2013 by landl30

11.6 he asked for a hat. I was there to give out someone else’s peanut butter sandwiches and bag lunches on the first snow day.   and the cap I thought I’d lost was there, could’ve given it. but I … Continue reading →

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puppy love – October 3

Posted on October 4, 2013 by landl30

10.3 puppy shows up to be fed with a friend. hungry strays telling each other where to find a meal.   maybe Jesus-dog taught her from that place where canines know things they only hint to us in wags.   … Continue reading →

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Roman Holiday – June 19

Posted on June 20, 2013 by landl30

6.19 duty over love sounds so antique, except when it is love of something more than one’s own emotions. some loves are worth the cost. like Jesus laying it down for the rest of us. or a soldier or lover, … Continue reading →

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puppy love – April 26

Posted on April 26, 2013 by landl30

4.26 puppy shows up to be fed with a friend. hungry strays telling each other where to find a meal.   maybe Jesus-dog taught her from that place where canines know things they only hint to us in wags.   … Continue reading →

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