Published December 23rd, 2010 by

I am a survivor of Christmas overload.  Seven parties in seven days, and three more to go. There should be medals for this kind of dedication to frivolity. I love…

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One of America's best known poets, Henry Wadsworth Longfellow (1807-1882), contributed to one of America's most famous carols,”I Heard the Bells on Christmas Day” on December 25, 1864.  This was…

Read More Peace on Earth, Good Will To Men

Published December 22nd, 2010 by

Every year we hear the stories of those in need.  We give food. We buy toys. We visit the elderly and shut -ins, and we continually remember our troops and…

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Published December 22nd, 2010 by

“She will give birth to a son, and you are to give him the name Jesus,because he will save his people from their sins.” Matthew 1:21 (NIV). This was shocking,…

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Published December 22nd, 2010 by

The origin of the Santa Claus myth begins with the real-life Nicholas (270-346 A.D.), who was born during the Third Century in the village of Patara. At the time, the…

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Published December 21st, 2010 by

Last night we were discussing children. My wife told us one time when her kids were playing hide-and-seek, and all had been found but one. In desperation, they asked Hine…

Read More He Is Right Here With Us

Published December 21st, 2010 by
Published December 21st, 2010 by

 Blessed Messiah, name above all names, blessed Redeemer, Emmanuel. These are words of acknowledgement and of comfort. All our hope is in you Lord, the light of the world, the…

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