Not too long ago, the people that companies used to sell products and services in television commercials were often not easily recognizable faces. But today, and it is certainly true during the Christmas season, many advertisers use “celebrity endorsements” to sell their products and services. The focus seems to have shifted from quality and affordability …
Today is the fourth and final short writing of the Advent series. I previously wrote about expectant waiting, praise, and joy. Peace is the theme for this week. If you missed any or all of the first three writings, they can be found by clicking the links below: Week 1 Week 2 Week 3 The …
I originally wrote this back in 2003. I repost it every year in the days leading up to Christmas. This year it has been updated. We can all describe the classic nativity scene. A baby laying in a manger wrapped in a blanket in a barn surrounded by his parents and animals and shepherds. The …
We so often, at least me, get busy or sidetracked, and then wonder why we never get to our destination. It is really no different when we are doing the work of the Lord. Satan often puts people, things, or events in our path to trip us up, slow us down, distract us, sidetrack us, …
This is the third installment of the four-week writings to guide us through Advent. In the first week, I wrote about expectant waiting. Last week, my thoughts turned to praise. This week, let our hearts and minds be filled with joy. If you want to read the first two writings, they can be found by …
There is just something about the ocean that is calming and peaceful, especially under a beautiful moonlit night sky. The quietness, the gentle breezes blowing through the sea grasses, the moon shining down upon the ocean’s water, the sound of the tides washing upon the beach. But, if you have ever been to the ocean …