A sermon for Christmas Eve, 2011 I heard the bells on Christmas day Their old familiar carols play, And wild and sweet the words repeat Of peace on earth, good will to men. The past few years on Christmas Eve, I’ve invited you to consider some of many images and symbols of Christmas.  We’ve reflected on candles, evergreens, and even fruit!  This year as perhaps you could tell from my opening reading, I want to invite us to think about bells. We’re not actually sure how long people have been using bells, as they have evolved in both size and … Continue reading The Bells of Christmas

…Or “I put myself in JEOPARDY!” Ever since I was a teenager and a regular player of Trivial Pursuit, people have said, “Wow, you should be on Jeopardy!”  I was on the academic quiz team in high school.  Of late, I’ve played Cranium and dominated.  In bars I’ve played electronic trivia games and done VERY well, winning rounds of wings and drinks. Clearly, I know a LOT of trivia.  To me, this is not a trivial thing.  I know the exact minute The Titanic sank and which actress has been nominated for an Oscar the most times without winning.  “Useless … Continue reading I’ll take “It’s Harder than it Looks” for $2000, Alex!