Reflections on Christmas Gifts
I grew up in a home where Christmas gifts were prolific. In fact, we would often begin opening presents before breakfast and continue opening throughout much of the day, stopping briefly for a quick lunch, only to return to opening more presents. As a child, this was a lot of fun (though I do remember […]
The Christmas Book Flood
The #1 Christmas present in the world’s third most literary country, Iceland, is . . . a book! “In fact, it’s considered a total flop Christmas if you do not get a book!” ( Yrsa Sigurdardottir, prolific Iceland author.) In Iceland, Christmas is about honoring your relationship with those you love. The most popular way […]
Pilgrims: A Message for the Season
It is in remembering God’s Hand in the lives of our forefathers, that we are strengthened and inspired to fulfill His purpose in our own lives and pass His vision on to the next generation. Last Sunday I spoke about the Pilgrims at our church, heavily referencing original source documents including: the Wampanoag Version of the […]
51 Things To Do Together For Thanksgiving (Little To No Prep Needed)
Today I’ve been thinking about Thanksgiving. This year I want to come up with some new, non-traditional ideas for after the big meal. When family and friends of all ages gather together on this day. Since we all live such different lives, it can be quite a challenge to come up with ideas that will […]
A Serendipitous Meeting: Abraham Lincoln and the Hymn ‘Jesus Loves Me’ (Part II)
Disclaimer: This imaginary conversation between Abraham Lincoln and Anna B. Warner, author of the hymn, ‘Jesus Loves Me’, takes place in late November 1863. Lincoln had just given the Gettysburg Address, one of the most famous speeches in American history, yet remarkably short–just 272 words, and delivered in under 3 minutes. This imaginary conversation between […]
A Serendipitous Meeting: Abraham Lincoln and the Hymn ‘Jesus Loves Me’ (Part I)
Disclaimer: This imaginary conversation between Abraham Lincoln and Anna B. Warner, author of the hymn, ‘Jesus Loves Me’, takes place in late November 1863. Lincoln had just given the Gettysburg Address, one of the most famous speeches in American history, yet remarkably short–just 272 words, and delivered in under 3 minutes. This imaginary conversation between […]