“The Almost Silent Night” (Luke 2:4-7), December 21, 2008
The myth is that happiness can be found by pursuing it.
Why is that a myth?  Because every time we set the bar for what will make us happy – a sensual pleasure, a possession, a certain level of income, a political change – we find out as soon [...]

“The Ultimate Gift” (Luke 1:26-38), December 14, 2008
I have often wondered how it came to be that I was chosen to hear Mary’s story, to hear so many stories, and to record them. So many factors made it possible for me to research and write – my early interest in people, my timely journey to Jerusalem [...]