Most of us are I-pad people. Even many of us who don’t own these devices. They were among the most popular Christmas gifts of 2011, along with Kindles, and smart phones and game playing devices. These things have something in common. Think about it. While […]
Month: December 2011
Being salt and light
Yesterday when discussing making 2012 better than 2011, we decided that one way we need to do that is by changing our world. We do that by being salt and light. Here is some more thoughts on just how do we do that. These thoughts […]
Infiltrate in 2012
Let each one of you speak truth with his neighbor.Ephesians 4:25 Back in 1940, only 20 percent of college students admitted to cheating. Today, that number has increased to 75%-98%. Worse yet, two-thirds of parents think cheating is no big deal and that all students do […]
Peace in 2012
27 “Peace I leave with you; My peace I give to you; not as the world gives do I give to you. Do not let your heart be troubled, nor let it be fearful. John 14 I have been considering making 2012 better than 2011. Yesterday I looked at making sure I have a Paul, a Barnabas, and a Timothy in my life. Today, I focus […]
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As we approach the new year, we review the past and plan for a better future. Let’s consider our relationships. One of the legacies of the Promise Keeper movement is the concept that we should all have a Paul, a Barnabas, and a Timothy. Paul […]
Relax, it’s a gift.
It was a good Christmas. Lots of family time, good food and fellowship, memorable moments, and some fun gifts. We ended the day around a fire with good conversation and some expressions of exhaustion, even a couple saying “glad it’s over.” That’s kind of sad. […]
Split Christmas
A couple of days ago I brought tears to many of my family by considering how our parents got Christmas right. Our family gathered last night. A good time was had and I got another opportunity to consider my parents. I was unhappy in my […]
What’s the Big Deal about Christmas?
Christmas is a big deal. It is strange how big a deal we make of it. Jesus Christ died and rose from the dead, but that was years later. At his birth, he just lies there, doing nothing. He is a baby. That’s the big deal. […]