Resources for Lent
Lent begins tomorrow. How will you use this season as a time of spiritual refreshing? How will you prepare for the joyous celebration of the …
Lent begins tomorrow. How will you use this season as a time of spiritual refreshing? How will you prepare for the joyous celebration of the …
Have you ever wondered about the “twelve days of Christmas”? In the U.S. many people think that the “twelve days of Christmas” are the 12 …
In recent years it has become the norm in public to wish people “Happy Holidays” rather than “Merry Christmas.” I can understand the concern about …
Advent is the name given to the period of preparation leading up to Christmas. It begins on the 4th Sunday before Christmas and ends on …
I am beginning a new series on holidays, focusing especially on Christian holidays. This will give me the opportunity to explore the origins of some …
A man in Bremerton, Washington has erected a 15 foot cross in his yard, with Santa in the place of Jesus. In an attempt to …
Continue reading “Santa on the Cross? A Comparison of Santa and Jesus”
What difference does it make whether or not the body of Jesus remained in the tomb? The way in which you answer this question reveals …
This past week there has been a lot of discussion about a decision over 4 years ago by the city of Walnut Creek to rename …
Lent is a time of soul-searching and repentance in preparation for the celebration of Christ’s death and resurrection on Good Friday and Easter. In the …
If we are to judge from the media attention it receives, Valentine’s Day is a major holiday. My main memories of Valentine’s Day are from …
Our church is using an Advent wreath to celebrate the period of time leading up to Christmas. Some are wondering what Advent is and how …
This is the 40th anniversary of the much beloved television special A Charlie Brown Christmas. What most people don’t know is that the show originally …