AuthorJill Jordan

The Birth announcement Revisited The Holy Scriptures in the original languages were written with no punctuation. The interpreters added it later (beginning in the 3rd century?) to make the text more readable. Even among editors and scholars, there is disagreement on where to place punctuation marks. So imagine this verse without punctuation: Glory to God in the highest and on earth peace good will toward men. Luke 2:14 KJV And lets say we are the interpreters. And we remember the scripture that says the Christ child shall be called Emmanuel (God with us). Behold, a virgin shall be with child. . . .

My father was born on June 11, 1925. He passed away in July of 2000. I miss him more now than ever. As I delve into deeper theology and go behind him studying the same things that he studied, I long to talk to him, ask him questions, sit as his feet learning about the Kingdom of God. When Dad’s health first began to decline, I wrote a poetic essay about him. I think it must have been around 1990. I was in my early 30s at the time. So here is a glimpse into our history. The angels whispered Well-meaning family members suggest we, my husband and I, get out from under the burden of caring. . . .

My dad was a music lover. He especially loved Classical music, and especially Mozart.  Dad was also an audiophile. He had the best hi-fidelity stereo of his day.  The speakers, which he built himself, were huge, taking up much space in our living room. Tragically, Dad became completely deaf in his early 60s.  I asked him if he missed listening to his music. His reply surprised me.  He said, “No.  That is just one less thing I have to worry about.” You see, by that time, Dad was content.  He spent his days studying the Bible and writing.  His worldly. . . .