In 1944 Hugh Martin wrote a song for the MGM musical Meet me in St. Louis. And I’m sure the song is familiar to most of you. It’s called Have yourself a merry little Christmas. In the movie Judy Garland’s character sings that song to her little sister who’s upset about the prospect of moving to New York… hoping to cheer her up…
Sermons on Advent (Page 8)
Download the Life Guide. A young boy, outraged that his little brother had the gall to play with his favorite dinosaur toy, smacks him. As his brother cries, Mom rushes in, sees what happened, and demands that the boy apologize. With his arms crossed, the boy squeezes out through a pouty face, “I’m sorry.” But…
We are about two weeks away from Christmas. How’s everyone doing right now? Could you use a little bit more of anything? Do you need a little more time? Time to finish Christmas shopping… time to get to all the parties and family gatherings…? Do you need a little more money? Money to pay for…
Can you tell me, what qualities do you think a Christian congregation should look for in a pastor? In other words, if you were filling out a survey of what you want your pastor to be, would you say “I want a pastor who is…” Dynamic Friendly Intelligent Eloquent A leader Popular Good looking Faithful You realize, of all those qualities, the…
In the last ten years or so, I’ve found myself taking more of an interest in my family tree. This interest has led me to genealogical websites, government records and more than a few cemeteries. I must admit that this new-found interest comes with some regrets. Why didn’t I pay more attention to my grandparents…
Do you know the best way to catch a monkey? A weird question, I know, but trust me, it’s important! I remember watching an episode of some nature show on TV when I was a kid, and the host showed how hunters trap wild monkeys. They didn’t need guns, nets, or sophisticated equipment. All they needed was a gourd and some bait.…