I’m not sure what to make of the slogan, “Jesus is the reason for the season.” I haven’t heard it in a long time- maybe its popularity has waned or I’m just not listening. I get that this Friday marks the beginning of Advent, the coming of Jesus in the church year. Still, I have…
As you’re aware, there’s a big day coming up next week: Halloween. Hard to ignore. And for some of us, hard to resist. Growing up, Halloween was my second favorite holiday, right behind Christmas. For me, it was all about dressing up and canvasing the neighborhood with friends in pursuit of my favorite “food group,”…
We all know this is the time of year for making resolutions. I’m not against them completely- I’ve been to the gym two days in a row which is not my normal pattern. But, tomorrow is a work day for me as it is for many of you, and our commitments to do this or…
I’ve been thinking about how some friends and relatives complain about the commercialization of Christmas. No argument there. But, in their attempt to keep “Christ in Christmas,” some go so far as to not exchange gifts. They think that by avoiding gift giving, the focus will be on Christ and Christ alone on the “big…