Author Archives: remcmahan

Lighting Our Own Flame

Today, December 11, marks the second day of the eight day Jewish celebration of Hanukkah, the festival of lights. For those not familiar with this celebration, here is a synopsis: In the second century BCE, the Holy Land was ruled by the Seleucids (Syrian-Greeks), who tried to force the people of Israel to accept Greek culture andContinueContinue reading “Lighting Our Own Flame”

Sky Lights

If the stars should appear one night in a thousand years, how would men believe and adore; and preserve for many generations the remembrance of the city of God which had been shown! But every night come out these envoys of beauty, and light the universe with their admonishing smile. Ralph Waldo Emerson In this winter seasonContinueContinue reading “Sky Lights”

An Advent Meditation on Surrender

Yesterday, I offered to pray for anyone with a specific request and asked that you use the email to send your concern. I understand that some people had a problem trying to click on that link, so please cut and paste 20rosepoet20@gmail.com to whatever email platform you use.  If you did not get a reply fromContinueContinue reading “An Advent Meditation on Surrender”

Invitation for Prayer Requests

In yesterday’s blog, I wrote about peace and how it is so often sung about in Christmas carols and proclaimed in scriptures.  At this point in history, the image of a lion lying down with a lamb is one for which we all long.  But for peace to become a reality in our lives, homes,ContinueContinue reading “Invitation for Prayer Requests”