The “holiday season” is here. We all engage in the preparation and celebration of Christmas in different ways. The important factor is to get in touch with these questions: For what purpose did Jesus come into our world? What’s all the hoopla about? What’s the good news?
Recently I learned about the work of the English poet and performance artist Jude Simpson. Her work is sharp, wide ranging and engaging. One of her poems, “Broken Open” has really helped me focus on those questions and at least for me, answer them. It has become a regular part of my own preparation for Christmas, and maybe it will add to yours as well.
Jeff Fishwick
