Thanksgiving Ushers in Peace!
When my kids were little, we spent many long hours traveling to the grandparents’ house for the holidays. In order to help our littles cope with the 6 or 10-hour trips (one way) they always …
Christmas Angels, Pt 1
No doubt about it: Christmas is a magical season. Short-lived though it may be, the Christmas Spirit transforms our lives and communities each year in a way that no other holiday even comes close to …
LUCKY!
Do you consider yourself to be a “lucky” person? How about a “blessed” person? In 2000, recording artist Rachel Lampa released a song that you may remember: “I am blessed / I am blessed / …
The Story of Santa Claus, Part 2
In part 1, we learned about the historical inspiration for Santa Claus, Nicholas of Myra, who died on December 6, 343. Nicholas’ habit of cheerful giving, and his commitment to both children and the poor, allowed …
Does God Command Me to Vote?
Do I Really Have To Choose Between Hillary And Trump? Over the course of the past two years, and particularly in the first half of 2016, debate has reached an all-time high about whether or …
Someone should create an RPG and call it Trumpolitics & Trumptianity
I think I *may* understand the appeal of Trump for the average American, Christian or not: He claims to be somewhat of a political conservative, while at the same time, *morally*, the facts about his …
Are You a Spiritual Diabetic?
According to Healthline.com, “29.1 million people in the United States have diabetes, 8.1 million of whom may be undiagnosed and unaware of their condition. In adults 20 and older, more than one in every 10 …
Is God’s Word Like a Map?
We have a small group of believers ranging in age from nine to 50-something that meet in our home each week for prayer, fellowship, a meal, and Bible study. The Bible study portion of our …
12 Biblical Reasons to Give Thanks
Thanksgiving is one of my favorite holidays. I certainly love it as much as I love Christmas (even though it doesn’t get near the treatment that Christmas gets). Growing up, Thanksgiving was the day when …
Good Friday Meditation: O Sacred Head, Now Wounded
Hands down, my all-time favorite “easter” song is O Sacred Head, Now Wounded. The original poem is often attributed to Bernard of Clairvaux (1091-1153), but in recent years has been attributed to the Medieval poet Arnulf of Louvain (died …