Category Archives: Seasonal

Posts for certain times of the year

An Apology to Santa Claus

Posted on December 10, 2012 by

Well, it is that time of year again.  And sooner or later during the Christmas holidays, you’ll hear lots of talk about “The Reason for the Season”, or “Keep Christ in Christmas” or some other push to focus on the … Continue reading →

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Halloween vs. Fall Festival

Posted on October 9, 2012 by

Well, it’s mid-October and if you ask the major retailers, holiday season is here.  First Halloween, then Thanksgiving, then Christmas, then New Years, then Vale…you get the point.  This is the time of year when churches often try to plan … Continue reading →

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Where Were You When the World Stopped Turning: Reflections on 9-11

Posted on September 11, 2012 by

If you are old enough to remember that terrible day, you remember where you were on September 11, 2001 when two hijacked airliners crashed into our nation’s largest man-made structures.  I still remember it like it was yesterday.  And today, … Continue reading →

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What Kind of Faith Are We Selling?

Posted on December 21, 2011 by

I’m ready for Christmas to be over.  No, I’m no Scrooge who “bah-humbugs” everything.  I  enjoy this season and the spirit in which everyone, generally, has a warmer heart and people who typically aren’t aware of the needs of others, … Continue reading →

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Finding Purpose in the Holiday Season

Posted on December 14, 2011 by

Christmas time is a season of light.  From Thanksgiving to the end of December, the collective part of humanity (at least in the United States) makes it a point to focus on others, even if it’s their own children, and … Continue reading →

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