Mixed Emotions at New Year’s December 31, 2008

                Well, it’s official—2008 is over.  Seems to me like it began only a couple of months ago, but here it is 2009 already.  It’s amazing how time really does seem to fly, and even more so with every passing year.  If you’re like me, then this time of year sparks a great deal of [...]

Christmas Theology December 17, 2008

                I love to read about the Christmas story, especially during this time of year.  Now of course I realize that Christmas Day has once again come and gone.  And I’m sure that many of you, though you enjoyed it while it was here, aren’t sad in the least to have it behind you for [...]

Pondering Things in Your Heart December 11, 2008

                Have you ever experienced a life-changing event?  I’m not talking about a new hairstyle or the official switch from Coke to Diet Coke.  I mean something huge like getting a new job and moving away to another town, or losing a close relative, or getting married.  I’m referring to those things that really do [...]

Out in a Field on a Dark Night… December 4, 2008

                Imagine that you’re outside and it’s nighttime.  It’s pretty dark out and you find yourself in a big, huge open space, something like a very large field, meadow, or hillside.  There’s no lights, no technology, no loud noises from sirens or trains or cars speeding by.  It’s just you, a few of your friends, [...]