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  • What Have the Last Four Years Accomplished? And What Have They Revealed?

    What Have the Last Four Years Accomplished? And What Have They Revealed?

    “The old alliances are dead.”  – Theoden “The world is changed…I feel it in the water…I feel it in the Earth…I smell it in the air…. Much that once was is lost. For none now live who remember it.”                                … Read more

  • The Star of Joy — 1/10/21 Sermon Notes

    The Star of Joy — 1/10/21 Sermon Notes

    This post serves as a follow up to my sermon, “The Epiphany Star” on Matthew 2:1-12, preached on January 10, 2021. These notes summarize and supplement the sermon. Read more

  • Chaos at the Capitol

    Chaos at the Capitol

    A few bullet points in light of yesterday’s events: Read more

  • Merry Christmas!

    Merry Christmas!

    Yes, we are technically still in the Advent season for a couple more days, but this is the time of year folks begin to greet one another with “Merry Christmas!” The origin and exact meaning of the phrase “Merry Christmas” is somewhat debatable, largely because the word “merry” has carried different connotations at different times.… Read more

  • The Reason for the Season

    The Reason for the Season

    This time of year, many Christians say things like, “Remember the reason for the season.” The point, of course, is that the real meaning of Christmas must not get lost amidst the presents, the parties, and everything else that typically goes with the Advent/Christmas season. I agree and disagree. On the one had, yes, we… Read more

  • Chesterton’s Wisdom on Home and Family Life

    Chesterton’s Wisdom on Home and Family Life

    If there is one thing I have learned, it is that there is a Chesterton quote for every occasion. But Chesterton’s wit and wisdom especially come through when he is addressing home and family life. A collection of his essays entitled Brave New Family  is a very jovial look at family life and a storehouse of insight.… Read more