The Christmas music was reverberating through the streets. People were exuberantly pacing the town. Aromas of coffee, hot chocolate, and special foods wafted through the Winter air. Bundled up in warm clothes and ready for seasonal fun, thousands of people walked the streets of Saratoga Springs in what is known as the “Victorian Street Walk.”Continue reading “The Man Singing in the Window and the Outdoor Concert”
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Fireworks and Service
When lighting the fire for a bonfire or cookout, as the night sky is lit up tonight with fireworks, or as your kids whirl a sparkler, think about the service that affords us the freedom you are enjoying today. Someone served to enable today’s celebration. Jesus, speaking in John 15:13 said, Greater love hath noContinue reading “Fireworks and Service”
The Many Benefits of SNOW!
“Let it snow, let it snow, let it snow!” Wow, with another blizzard type storm pouring snowflakes all around us, I thought it would be fitting to highlight some of the many benefits of snow. We love the snow. If is is going to be cold, we might as well have snow! Here is aContinue reading “The Many Benefits of SNOW!”
Let the People Praise Thee
Let the People Praise Thee Let the people praise thee, O God; let all the people praise thee. Psalm 67:3 Thanksgiving is such a wonderful day each year. Lots of food. Fun family gatherings. Football games and more eating. Christmas shopping commences. There are so many things going on that perhaps most people have forgottenContinue reading “Let the People Praise Thee”
I Can’t Wait
I Can’t Wait! And now, Lord, what wait I for? my hope is in thee. Psalm 39:7 You have said it. You have thought it. Any young person you have near you has also said it – “I Can’t Wait!” We can get excited over many things in life. Looking forward with expectations of goodContinue reading “I Can’t Wait”
Where Do You Find Happiness?
Where Do You Find Happiness? I will be glad and rejoice in thee: I will sing praise to thy name, O thou most High. Psalm 9:2 One of my favorite childhood songs from children’s church is called, “Happiness is the Lord.” Lindsay Terry tells the following story as to how this wonderful song came about.Continue reading “Where Do You Find Happiness?”
“Then I Can Be a Helper”
“Then I Can Be a Helper” She stretcheth out her hand to the poor; yea, she reacheth forth her hands to the needy. Proverbs 31:20 Many churches all across the US conducts their own Vacation Bible School during the fleeting summer months. Thousands of children and families are exposed to the Gospel and taught theContinue reading ““Then I Can Be a Helper””
An Artificial Earthquake
An Artificial Earthquake Recently during soccer’s World Cup, Mexico scored a goal against the reigning champion, Germany. The citizens of Mexico City were celebrating so much that they actually triggered a measurable reaction on the earthquake scale. The seismic monitoring officials said the celebrants created and “artificial earthquake!” What excitement?! What earth shaking zeal?! WhatContinue reading “An Artificial Earthquake”
One Drink Later
One Drink Later A military chaplain once told me a story of a teenager who enlisted. This recruit grew up in a conservative church like ours with parents who loved Jesus. One night he, with his new army buddies he went out on the town. He had never had a drop of alcohol in hisContinue reading “One Drink Later”
The Blurriness of Christmas
The Blurriness of Christmas And when they were come into the house, they saw the young child with Mary his mother, and fell down, and worshipped him: and when they had opened their treasures, they presented unto him gifts; gold, and frankincense, and myrrh. Matthew 2:11 Consider the last few days in this month ofContinue reading “The Blurriness of Christmas”
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