Every December our collective thoughts turn to the little town of Bethlehem. We sing about it, read about it, and have a picture of it in our… Read more “Reflections on Bethlehem”
Category: Holidays
Peace on Earth, Good Will to Men
Peace on earth. Doesn’t that sound nice? Can you imagine a world that is . . . peaceful? At the core of our beings, this is what… Read more “Peace on Earth, Good Will to Men”
Everyday Ash Wednesday
Not every Christian tradition observes Ash Wednesday, yet it is important to be aware that many around the world are participating in it as the season of… Read more “Everyday Ash Wednesday”
The Christmas Truce
Peace on Earth. Christmas is a glorious time of year, when we celebrate the coming of the Prince of Peace. On the night he was born into… Read more “The Christmas Truce”
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’”
Ready or Not, It’s Autumn
It is again September, and with the start of September comes the end of Summer. And the end of Summer can be elusive, but look beyond a… Read more “Ready or Not, It’s Autumn”
The Top Bible Verse of 2018 – What are We Afraid of?
According an article in Christianity Today, the most popular Bible verse of 2018 is Isaiah 41:10: “So do not fear, for I am with you; do not… Read more “The Top Bible Verse of 2018 – What are We Afraid of?”
Why Drop the Blanket Matters…
SEVEN 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.… Read more “Why Drop the Blanket Matters…”
Pentecost: The Day the Church was Born
“Save yourselves from this corrupt generation.” These words were spoken by Peter on the day the Church was born, and these words still ring as relevant today… Read more “Pentecost: The Day the Church was Born”
With Thanksgiving
“Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice! Let your gentleness be evident to all. The Lord is near. Do not be anxious about… Read more “With Thanksgiving”
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, filling our days with favorite movies, nostalgic… Read more “The Last Week of the Year”
Just Drop the Blanket
AUTHOR’S NOTE: click here for a non-exhaustive list of publications and websites that have referenced or republished ‘Drop the Blanket’. It is a blessing to know that… Read more “Just Drop the Blanket”
To Reflect and Resolve
As we enter 2015, I can’t help but reflect on 1915. The world of 1915 was a world at war. It was a world filled… Read more “To Reflect and Resolve”
I Am Resolved
Resolution. Webster defines the word as being “marked by firm determination”. The word dominates every New Year’s Eve. Each year we resolve to change careers. Get healthy.… Read more “I Am Resolved”
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”)”
The Way I See It 