The “War on Christmas” has been waged and, some believe, may already have been lost. I believe the war will continue indefinitely. And it’s not at all about “Season’s Greetings.” ◊ At the passing of an American president this week and all… Read More ›
Holidays
Thanksgiving Stories
Looking for a good Thanksgiving story to read or share? Here are 6 true and intriguing stories to inform, encourage, and enlighten during this wonderful holiday. Happy Thanksgiving! ◊ #1 A man, at his wife’s urging, agreed to spend a few hours before… Read More ›
Thanks, Dad
Happy Father’s Day to all dads who mean well and do the best they know how. May God be patient with us all, just like He was with my father. ◊ My father died 24 years ago at the age… Read More ›
Easter Should Cause Pause
Like no other holiday, Easter should give one pause as to what really happened in Jerusalem 2000 years ago. Being born is one thing; rising from the dead is quite another. ◊ Someone asked me last week why Easter is not… Read More ›
Best of New Year’s Biblical Viewpoints
Gearing up for the big count-down, or let-down? Here are 6 thought-provoking and motivating notions, resolutions and perspectives to help launch you into the New Year. ♦ Happily, before us is a long weekend of New Year’s fun and celebration…. Read More ›
Best of Christmas Biblical Viewpoints
Need to get in the Christmas mood and awaken yourself spiritually and emotionally? Here are 8 thought-provoking and heart-moving stories and perspectives to inform and encourage you this week. ♦ Each year at this time I love to read Christmas short… Read More ›
The Magnificent Song of Mary
The story of Mary, the mother of Jesus, is an interesting case of faith, surrender, devotion, and obedience. Amazing depth for one so young. ♦ Many people will be reading the Christmas story over the next couple of weeks. Most will… Read More ›
Merry Christmastime Culture
How do we reconcile this secularized holiday season with the reality of what we’re really celebrating? How do we deal with the Jesus thing? ♦ It’s once again Christmastime and the world moves easily into the holiday season. Of course there’s… Read More ›
The Thanksgiving Challenge
Thankfulness comes out of giving, for both sides. Are you giving in surrendered expectation? Are you thankful? What would you do with the Thanksgiving Challenge? ♦ A man, at his wife’s urging, agreed to spend a few hours before Thanksgiving… Read More ›
4 Thanksgiving Stories
Looking for a good Thanksgiving story to tell or share at your Thanksgiving dinner? Here are 4 intriguing stories to inform, encourage, and enlighten about this wonderful holiday. ♦ It’s my favorite time of year. The weather’s a bit nippy yet… Read More ›
What Moms Really Need
On Mother’s Day our Mothers need more than a day off from the norm. They need something they don’t often receive. ♦ Why do children cry out for their Mommy when they get hurt? Why do soldiers cry out for… Read More ›
Good Friday Disaster
Things could not have turned more cruel or ugly on the cusp of such a promising weekend. No one was prepared for what happened on that Friday and then on Sunday. ♦ The two men were devastated as they walked toward… Read More ›