We tend to believe what we see, right? When I was growing up, and maybe this is also accurate for you, I was told, "Believe half of what you hear; believe what you can see." After all, it's one thing to question what someone else claims to have experienced, but it's really hard to argue… Continue reading When Seeing Isn’t Believing
On my way to work last week, I encountered something unexpected: snow flurries! Now friends of mine who live in Colorado and New Hampshire have already had snow this season, but here in the Ohio River Valley, it's unusual to have snow flurries before December 1. Not unheard of, just unusual. Combine those flurries with… Continue reading Surprised by Christmas
"For He knows our frame; he remembers that we are dust." (Psalm 103:14 ESV) Ash Wednesday is a little weird as far as Christian observances go. Think about it: For Advent, you have nice little calendars with either a Bible verse or a piece of candy. Christmas: a feast and gifts. For Easter, you have… Continue reading Lenten Devotion: Ash Wednesday
I asked my daughter Libby what she hoped to get for Christmas this year. She’s banking on a computer, but sadly for her, mom and dad are not. So, unless Santa has a surprise up his sleeve, I’m afraid this is going to be one Christmas hopes that is dashed. Has that ever happened to… Continue reading Hope Deferred
The US is not the only country with a "cultural Christianity" problem... From Christianity Today news article: The French government has passed a law protecting the “sensory heritage” of the nation’s countryside. Vacationers and tourists will no longer be allowed to file official complaints or sue over crowing roosters, manure smells, or early-morning church bells.… Continue reading Manure and Church Bells
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