As the New Year arrives it is a natural time for Christian people to consider what the significance of the old year was and what that of the new year will be. When we understand the command of Christ to …
“The heavens declare the glory of God as do the mouths of men when rightly fitted. We walk, we march, we dance, we sing, we stumble and repent, and run the race set before us. We carry in our souls …
As we enter the holiday season it seems fitting to remember where this whole idea of a holiday (holy day) originated. Everything has its roots. However, those roots are often forgotten and sometimes that forgetting lays hard on the ones …
Psalm 138: I will give Thee thanks with all my heart; I will sing praises to Thee before the gods. I will bow down toward Thy holy temple, and give thanks to Thy name for Thy lovingkindness and Thy truth; …
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It is Holy Week, and this season, always grabs me by surprise. The word of its coming blows past my unlistening ears carried away on winds of hurry, work, and inattention. The days approach, but my soul may be prepared—unprepared. …
With Christmas now at hand, our hearts are naturally turned toward the mystery and wonder of Jesus. I say mystery and wonder because everywhere I look in Scripture the writing about the incarnation is revealing, and yet shrouded where we …
Reporting From Gnome Alaska In what may be a disturbing report, Mission to Restore America researchers have uncovered a previously frozen, block-buster story of the most famous resident residing north of the Yukon, Chris Kringle, AKA Santa Claus, occasionally …
The proper place of thanks giving in our lives not only sanctifies us but it condemns the world. The unredeemed are perplexed and angered when they see in us a thankful spirit. ———- The spirit of thanksgiving invaded some of …
Each Memorial Day we are asked to remember those who gave the last full measure of devotion in the fight for American liberty, or perhaps less inspiring, for the advancement of American interests, or even less inspiring, in the fight …
Good Friday begins like any other Friday. There is work to do. I am planning. Much needs to be done. It is an interruption in the schedule, these services I mean. My neighbors do not remember. There is not much …