The promise of carefree play
I’m glad you are here The infant will play near the cobra’s den, and the young child will put its hand into the viper’s nest. They will neither harm nor destroy on all my holy mountain, for the earth will be filled with the knowledge of the Lord as the waters cover the sea. … Continue reading "The promise of carefree play"...
Little eyes
(Photo: Irene Bom) As we bring this month’s theme to a close, a very short story about a three-year old with a seasonal application and a prayer for children. My father was once walking on the beach with his three-year old grandson when the little boy stopped, picked up a tiny fragment of a … Continue reading "Little eyes"...
It’s a boy
(Photo: Irene Bom) A Christmas greeting in the form of a song, recorded with my friend, Margriet, on backing vocals and percussion. You’re welcome to sing along. EMMANUEL by Irene Bom 1. Sing a song, a song of joy Come along to see the boy A baby boy who from heaven came … Continue reading "It’s a boy"...
Joseph and Mary: A Poem
I wrote this poem in 2007, during my third year of training for the ministry. I probably wrote it in transit, on the train to or from my day job as a software developer. The poem is a conversation between Mary and Joseph as he grapples with the implications of her decision to say … Continue reading "Joseph and Mary: A Poem"...
In the darkness
The view from my kitchen balcony (Photo: Irene Bom) A reflection on blessed darkness, including the darkness of the womb where “the Christ-child was made ready for the journey into light”. Advent in the dark We wait in the darkness, expectantly, longingly, anxiously, thoughtfully. The darkness is our friend. In the darkness of the … Continue reading "In the darkness"...