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December 24, 2008December 25, 2008 Greg W. Burch Christianity, Christmas, Oregon Sabbatical

A SCANDALOUS AFFAIR

As I ponder this years Christmas, the snow is falling outside the window. I am fortunate that I am blessed enough to be sitting inside, with family and a warm fire to enjoy. I am mindful that for many people Christmas is a difficult time. How different the snow makes me feel this year. This … Continue reading A SCANDALOUS AFFAIR

December 24, 2007December 25, 2007 Greg W. Burch Children at Risk, Christmas

My hero – Joseph

“When Joseph woke up, he did what the angel of the Lord had commanded him and took Mary home as his wife” (Matthew 1:24). Not much is spoken about the faith and boldness of Joseph around the Christmas season. He is usually mentioned in passing, yet what an important role he really had as the … Continue reading My hero – Joseph

December 23, 2007December 29, 2007 Greg W. Burch Christmas, Costa Rica, Family, Mission

Blogging las Posadas (part 3)

In looking back on some of my previous posts regarding these neighborhood posadas, I seemed to be somewhat critical of them. I am not. I think there is something to be said for annual Christmas traditions focused on the Christmas story. While many are out appeasing the gods of consumerism, these neighbors are gathering together … Continue reading Blogging las Posadas (part 3)

December 19, 2007December 29, 2007 Greg W. Burch Christianity, Christmas, Costa Rica, Family

Blogging las Posadas (part 2)

Last night our family set out to find out which home would be hosting the Christmas reenactment (las posadas). We received a schedule a few days ago, but because we are so new to the neighborhood, we don't know where the houses actually are located. As we set out, we found a familiar face walking … Continue reading Blogging las Posadas (part 2)

December 17, 2007December 29, 2007 Greg W. Burch Christianity, Christmas, Costa Rica, Mission

Blogging Las Posadas

What are las posadas you might be thinking? Good question! I had that same question last night after receiving an invitation from an older lady in our neighborhood to go and participate in an event on our street. She said the kids would really enjoy it as well. So we headed out towards where a … Continue reading Blogging Las Posadas

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Greg is on faculty at Multnomah University where he teaches and directs the Global Development and Justice (M.A.) program and B.A. program in Global Studies. He is passionate most about bringing together theory and practice in his work around advocating for vulnerable children, poverty alleviation (in its whole sense) and applied participatory research topics. When he's not in the classroom or home, you can find him surfing at his favorite spot on the coast.

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