I remember many Christmases ago, when I was in High School, that I would seek out the mistletoe. More in particular I would seek out one particular girl who I wanted to date and hope that I might catch her under the mistletoe. Alas, it never panned out. It probably …
Having trouble getting into the Christmas cheer? This time of year is either one of the best for people or one of the worst. Some people reflect on the loss of loved ones and other’s just “don’t feel it” for whatever reason. So how can we have joy at this …
In a couple weeks we’re going to go Christmas caroling in our neighborhood and sing a lot of my favorite songs. “Peace on earth, good will toward men,” and several phrases similar to this phrase are found in a lot of carols. We sing about peace a lot at Christmas, …
Isaiah 9:2 The people who walked in darkness have seen a great light; those who dwelt in a land of deep darkness, on them light has shined. “It’s the hap- happiest time of the year,” as the song goes. Tons of people trampling over each other in order to get …
So first of all, I use this blog to think out loud more than I do to speak authoritatively on some subject. I would guess that’s the way that most people use a blog anyway. I hope though, that you can relate to these struggles and join in on the …
Parenting is the toughest task on the face of the earth. Maybe solving a quantum physics problem is a close second, but I’ll let my statement stand. We make it difficult because we care about our children and want them to grow up to have a good life. There is …
1 Timothy 2:1-6 First of all, then, I urge that supplications, prayers, intercession, and thanksgivings be made for all people, for kings and all who are in high positions, that we may lead a peaceful and quiet life, godly and dignified in every way. This is good, and it is …
I want the best for my children. As a father of five kids, it’s sometimes tough to juggle all their requests and needs. My oldest son wants to go go hang out with friends while my youngest ones want to go to the park. I try to accommodate both but …
This has been quite an adventure, and we’re just getting started. Having served in established congregations where there’s lots of bells and whistles it’s sometimes easy to fall into the trap and desire to have all the bells and whistles right away too. Children’s ministries, youth programs, small groups, men’s …
With a name like Veritas Community you probably get an idea on a couple things that are important to us. Truth and Community. If you didn’t get a chance to read the last post go back and read about our need for Truth today too, but there’s going to be more …
