David Russell Mosley Advent 20 December 2016 The Edge of Elfland Hudson, New Hampshire Dear Readers, I’ve gotten some wonderful, and some odd, comments on my last letter dealing with the sexism of the doctrine of the Virgin Birth. I’ve also read a few pieces from the Tippling Philosopher over at Patheos Nonreligious, that make me think it might be good to write another letter on this important topic before the celebration of the even (namely Christmas) arrives. One of... Read more
David Russell Mosley Advent 17 December 2016 The Edge of Elfland Hudson, New Hampshire Dear Readers, Christmas day is now but 8 days away. And as we near, I am trying, and often failing, to turn my mind to the truth of the Incarnation, the reality that was unveiled that day God became a human being and everything we thought we knew changed. There is, of course, another important person––really a set of important people––that are always remembered around this... Read more
David Russell Mosley Advent 16 December 2016 The Edge of Elfland Hudson, New Hampshire Dear Readers, Having twins, working from home, trying to read, write, research, teach, etc. It can all be rather a lot. And sometimes, things get left behind. They must. One man (or woman) cannot do it all. Unfortunately, this has sometimes meant intentional time with my children while I try to write these letters, grade papers, do research and so on. But, I’m trying to turn... Read more
David Russell Mosley Advent 14 December 2016 The Edge of Elfland Hudson, New Hampshire Dear Readers, A few days ago a man called David Grisham went to Amarillo’s Westgate Mall to tell children in line to get their picture taken with Santa Claus that Santa is not real and that the reason we celebrate Christmas is because of Jesus. The words I wish to use to describe this gentleman and his actions are, I believe, quite accurate but, alas,... Read more
David Russell Mosley Advent 12 December 2016 The Edge of Elfland Hudson, New Hampshire Dear Readers, Today, Nick Offerman’s YouTube channel, My Tales of Whisky, released a few new videos. These videos, in many ways, serve as a continuation of Offerman’s character Ron Swanson (in attitude if not in name) from the popular television series Parks and Recreation. These videos can swerve drastically into the ridiculous, since Offerman is a comedian, but all center on one topic, the drinking and... Read more
David Russell Mosley Advent 7 December 2016 The Edge of Elfland Hudson, New Hampshire Dear Readers, Back in October I had hoped to put together a short ghost story for Halloween. Sadly, a lack of time and lack of creativity meant I never got anything together. Now, however, I have begun work on a Christmas ghost story. There used to be a tradition of telling ghost stories in the winter and especially at Christmas Eve. It certainly predates the Victorian... Read more
David Russell Mosley Advent 5 December 2016 The Edge of Elfland Hudson, New Hampshire Dear Readers, It seems that every year I encounter something that makes feel the need to give a defense of Father Christmas, often known here in the States as Santa Claus. This year is no different. A few days ago, the Mall of America hired its first black Santa. Apparently this is a big deal. Actually, in some ways I can understand why it is. After... Read more
David Russell Mosley Advent 4 December 2016 The Edge of Elfland Hudson, New Hampshire Dear Readers, “This sister now cries out to us because of the harm we have inflicted on her by our irresponsible use and abuse of the goods with which God has endowed her. We have come to see ourselves as her lords and masters, entitled to plunder her at will. The violence present in our hearts, wounded by sins also reflected in the symptoms of sickness... Read more
David Russell Mosley Advent 2 December 2016 The Edge of Elfland Hudson, New Hampshire Dear Readers, Well, the giveaway is over and winner has been selected by the good people at Goodreads. Below is the video announcing the winner. If you didn’t win, and since over 500 people entered there’s a good chance you didn’t, you can still buy the book. There are several ways you can buy the book. First, of course, is straight from Wipf and Stock itself.... Read more
David Russell Mosley Advent 30 November 2016 The Edge of Elfland Hudson, New Hampshire Dear Readers, This is just a quick reminder that the giveaway for On the Edges of Elfland is nearly over! Over 250 have signed up so far and I am certainly flabbergasted. I hope at least some of you will still buy the book when the giveaway is over. The giveaway ends at 2am on December 1st, so you still have some time to enter, but... Read more
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