tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8838966726834891807.post7961238209383148599..comments2023-07-26T07:16:32.945-07:00Comments on Gather the Pieces: "It's the Most Wonderful Time of the Year" ( a guest post by my husband, Mike,a retired United Methodist pastor)Jacquie Reedhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06543753105930454802noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8838966726834891807.post-56469977874529784952016-01-04T10:09:40.340-08:002016-01-04T10:09:40.340-08:00Thank you!Thank you!pastormhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12001428027750304836noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8838966726834891807.post-22456969968479927142015-12-29T09:56:04.570-08:002015-12-29T09:56:04.570-08:00I'm enjoying hearing your voice here, Mike, an...I'm enjoying hearing your voice here, Mike, and your thoughtful reflection on the fact that this is not the most wonderful time for everyone. The story of slaughter of the innocents definitely adds weight and gives voice to those who are grieving, struggling, weeping. Anyone facing injustice, shock, and loss, can find a group of first century women to huddle up with, who understand pain in the midst of "Christmas" experience. Ann Kroekerhttp://annkroeker.com/blog/noreply@blogger.com