Tag Archives: Advent

Mary, the Mother of God

Posted on December 2, 2015 by stjamesblog

Recently I was reminded of a piece of advice that one of our friends gave us when I was pregnant with our first child. What he told us was: “You need to know that when the baby is born, you … Continue reading →

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Ambassadors for Peace

Posted on December 16, 2014 by stjamesblog

One of the great ironies of western civilization occurred in 1896 when Alfred Nobel died and left his fortune to establish a peace prize. According to Nobel’s will the prize shall be awarded to a person who in the preceding … Continue reading →

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Ramblings on Fall Festivities

Posted on December 2, 2014 by stjamesblog

An article due the day after Thanksgiving – there is plenty of time, nothing going on, schedule clear, and a chance to reflect on some of the really important things of life. I do have an imagination, and I have … Continue reading →

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“Fixin to” = A State of Preparation

Posted on December 17, 2013 by stjamesblog

by James Franklin Here in the south we have a much beloved saying, “I’m fixin to,” go to the store or whatever. Suspecting Northerners perceive it as laziness. Actually, it is saying, “I am in a state of preparation,” that … Continue reading →

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Hope, Holidays, and Water

Posted on December 10, 2013 by stjamesblog

The mother of our precious one year and two month old oversized puppy was a full-blooded golden retriever. Golden retrievers love water. That attribute has been a source of great pleasure for my husband and me. We laugh out loud … Continue reading →

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