Some of the best Christmas music invites us to listen. In “Do You Hear What I Hear?”, a lamb invites a shepherd boy to listen to a song high above the trees, then a king pleads with his subjects to listen to his message about a Child sleeping in the Read more…
The symbols of Christmas are all around us in the month of December as we prepare for Christmas Day. But did you know that long before our Christmas trees, Black Friday specials and our beautiful gift-wrapped presents, God provided His very own symbols? The Christmas Manger The first was a Read more…
Yes, it is a new year! For some, a new year is the beginning of new expectations; high hopes; and the ability for a fresh, new start. For others, it is a fear of the unknown! Will things get better? Will the pandemic get worse? Will we ever be able Read more…
Part of the thrill of Christmas lies in the anticipation of what’s coming. Part of the challenge of Christmas lies in waiting for it. (Three hundred fifty-eight days, to be exact.) But when Christmas Day finally arrives and we open our presents, most of the time we realize the gifts Read more…
Recently my wife, Rebecca, and I were reminiscing over childhood Christmas memories. She shared a story about one Christmas which was especially meaningful to her. Rebecca had a big family, so Christmas morning never failed to bring excitement in her house. On this Christmas, she and her 15 siblings awoke Read more…
On Sunday, December 22, 1996, Carnell Taylor was making some bridge repairs when a truck skidded out of control and knocked him into the frigid waters below.
Joseph J. Brisson, a barge captain, saw Taylor fall . . . .
It started during the beginning of October, right before Halloween, with sightings of Christmas being confirmed even before Thanksgiving. When Thanksgiving Day arrived, it was soon interrupted by the shopping frenzy of Black Friday. Stores racked up monumental sales over the weekend, with even more revenues generated on Cyber Monday. Read more…
Perhaps you’ve survived Black Friday (or should I say Black Thursday for you who started early on Thanksgiving Day?)! As retailers drive us to start the Christmas buying frenzy earlier and earlier each year, I want to remind you of the importance of reaching out to others. We have been Read more…
No one would have questioned the CEO for keeping his bonus. After all, he deserved it. He had worked hard to make sure his company stayed in the black. In fact, he even led the company to increase its sales and market share. His performance was commendable; his reward, entirely Read more…