The Season of Magic and Miracles

Here we are in the middle of the holiday season, that magic, miraculous time of year.  This is the season of miracles like the virgin birth of the Christ Child (Christmas) and lamps that burned well beyond the supply of oil (Hanukkah).  Even the legends of Santa are full or magic, including flying reindeer andContinue reading “The Season of Magic and Miracles”

Thought for Today

Trust in the Light. Darkness is not a force – it is merely the absence of light. Observe that when a light is brought to a dark place, the darkness disappears. Sadness is similar – when joy is brought to suffering, the sadness disappears. Open yourself to the Light! Hold back nothing, Trust in theContinue reading “Thought for Today”

Chocolate Chip Trail Mix Cookies

Who doesn’t love cookies?  Cookies turn even an ordinary day into a celebration.  This is my regular chocolate chip cookie recipe jazzed up a bit.  Just in time for holiday cookie exchanges, this recipe is gluten free, egg free and reduced fat.  Don’t be fooled by the ingredients in this recipe.  These taste so good,Continue reading “Chocolate Chip Trail Mix Cookies”

Thought for Today

“Ever since we crawled out of that primordial slime, that’s been our unifying cry, “More light.” Sunlight. Torchlight. Candlelight. Neon, incandescent lights that banish the darkness from our caves to illuminate our roads, the insides of our refrigerators. Big floods for the night games at Soldier’s Field. Little tiny flashlights for those books we readContinue reading “Thought for Today”

Lessons from Standing Rock

I have not mentioned this here on the blog, but I have been Standing with Standing Rock in prayer to stop the Dakota Access Pipeline.  As I am writing this on Sunday evening word just came that the Army Corps of Engineers has denied permission for the pipeline to cross under the Missouri River.  While weContinue reading “Lessons from Standing Rock”