The Colors of Christmas – Green
From where I sit, it is both strange and understandable that green is a prominent color of Christmas. In one sense, there’s very little green to be seen. Unlike spring,…
The Christmas Bell
“Hello,” Matthew called out as he opened the door to his great-grandparents home. “Matty, Is that you?” Grandpa Lou called out. “What are you doing in town?” Matthew wandered through…
Christmas 2022 – Peace and Rest
Woven into the tapestry of the Christmas story are moments of nearly perfect peace punctuated with a chaotic flurry. Mary’s calm during Gabriel’s announcement. A pronouncement that would forever stir…
The Colors of Christmas – Red
Red seems to be everywhere when Christmas comes around. It is the most common color for Santa’s suit thanks to Coca-Cola. Red balls, bows, and lights hang on many Christmas…
A Pearl of Forgiveness
Pearl lives on the south edge of town in a sprawling two-room bungalow. Well, it seems sprawling to me because it’s more than what I have which is whatever open…
Advent 2022 – Renewed Relationship
It is typical to pull on the many threads of the Christmas story, to look in the stable, follow the shepherds, and wonder at the magi. This year, however, we’re…
Colors of Christmas – Silver
What exactly is the color of silver? Except for some nuance of shading, silver shares its color with chrome and stainless steel. It is easily mimicked by tinsel. (Does…
The Day After Thanksgiving
The fourth Thursday of November is the United States holiday of Thanksgiving. The origin of the holiday remembers a harvest feast around 1620 between the Pilgrims and members of the…
Whole Armor – The Word of God
Words have power. They can set the course and destinies of nations. Words can bite, tear, flame, and destroy. They can also heal, create joy, and express thanksgiving. But words…
Overcoming Temptation
It all began in a garden. A lush paradise where every need was met, and there was only one “don’t do this” rule. The rest, as they say, is history.…
ABCs of Faith – One Obedient Faith
There are two aspects of faith we struggle with at times. Both happen to be “O” words; which works nicely for our ABC’s of faith. As we talk about them…
Whole Armor: Salvation
Hats often convey a message. Sometimes that message is written for all to see; other times, it is the style of the hat that speaks. For instance, in my closet…