The most fascinating place in Bethlehem has to be the church of the Nativity. The church is built atop the cave which is believed to be where… Read more “Reflections on Bethlehem (Church of the Nativity)”
Category: Christmas
Reflections on Bethlehem (Part 1)
Every December our thoughts turn to Bethlehem. But what was Bethlehem really like? What is it like today? Sometimes I imagine there is a light dusting of… Read more “Reflections on Bethlehem (Part 1)”
Why Drop the Blanket Matters…
Three years have passed since I wrote about the moment Linus drops his blanket, and since then we have all lived through moments of fear and insecurity. As… Read more “Why Drop the Blanket Matters…”
#DropTheBlanket – A Year Later
My question is whether all of us who have been so impacted by Linus and his now famous ‘blanket drop’ have really been able to drop our fears throughout a fear-filled year.
Why I Love Christmas Carols, and You should Too
I spent Tuesday morning at the tire shop listening to Let It Snow. I was not surprised to be there; new construction is plentiful in the neighborhood, and eventually… Read more “Why I Love Christmas Carols, and You should Too”
A Journey to Bethlehem
Christmas. There are so many things that happen around Christmas that make it what it is. The familiar songs, the classic movies, the decorations, the festivities and… Read more “A Journey to Bethlehem”
Born Is The King: Album Review
Being an independent musician is something you do because you love it. You don’t do it for the fortune or glory because there really isn’t any, and… Read more “Born Is The King: Album Review”
Thanksgiving -More Than ‘Pre-Christmas’
For the last several years it has felt to me that Thanksgiving has become a bit of an afterthought to Christmas. And trust me, I love Christmas.… Read more “Thanksgiving -More Than ‘Pre-Christmas’”
A Trip to Israel, and a Christmas Album!
“Then say to them, Thus says the Lord God: Behold, I will take the people of Israel from the nations among which they have gone, and will… Read more “A Trip to Israel, and a Christmas Album!”
The Last Week of the Year
Christmas is a time of remembrance. The season guides us to reminisce about the joys and sorrows of years past, our days filled with favorite movies, thoughts… Read more “The Last Week of the Year”
Drop the Blanket – Pick up your Shirt!
Not long ago I posted an observation I had about the Charlie Brown Christmas special, and how Linus drops his blanket during his recitation of Scripture, exactly… Read more “Drop the Blanket – Pick up your Shirt!”
Just Drop the Blanket
AUTHOR’S NOTE: This story, along with nine other reflections of Christmas and the New Year are now available in a new book, A Journey to Bethlehem: Inspiring thoughts… Read more “Just Drop the Blanket”
The Christmas Truce
Peace on Earth. Christmas is a time when we celebrate the coming of the Prince of Peace. The angels sang, “peace on earth, good will towards men”… Read more “The Christmas Truce”
Happy Holidays vs. Merry Christmas (or “Just for the Halibut”)
For some time the phrase “Happy Holidays” has been the politically correct alternative to the much more offensive Dickensian phrase of “Merry Christmas”. However, secularists beware! It… Read more “Happy Holidays vs. Merry Christmas (or “Just for the Halibut”)”
