A Joyful Noise: A Holy New Year
I sometimes wonder what people discard first: Their Christmas trees or New Year’s resolutions.
Arguably, both symbolize the joys...
Time to Take a Devotional Break: Between Two Seasons
December 26th through January 1st is a strange time of year.
The frenzy of Christmas preparations, travel, and celebrations...
A Joyful Noise: Songs of the Season
In 1990, David Foster and Linda Thompson crafted their now-famous “grown-up Christmas list.”
And through the song they wrote,...
Area Christmas services and events
Wreaths Across America
A special wreath ceremony honoring veterans will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 23, at...
Time to Take a Devotional Break: Rebels & Rule Followers
I’m a rule follower.
I may talk big and occasionally do some crazy, spontaneous things, but at heart -...
A Joyful Noise: More Than Merry Christmas
I wish I could remember the day I learned that not everyone celebrated a merry Christmas.
I remember Dad...
Time to Take a Devotional Break: Wasting the Waiting
Today’s world finds waiting to be a serious problem. Society has become so accustomed to instant messages, video streaming, fast food, and...
A Joyful Noise: So Thankful
As colleague Mark Miller has lamented (in between digressions), the Christmas season tends to steal the holiday spotlight from its meeker, milder...
A Joyful Noise: TRIUMPHANT LOVE
This Thursday, 54 years ago, Mom and Dad walked down an aisle, and verbally, they declared, “I do.”
Their...
Time to Take a Devotional Break: Go to Church or be the Church
Ah, the joys of social media, allowing us to connect with loved ones while bringing unwanted attention from businesses, legitimate and otherwise....