Hope was waning and faith was fading. The sun was slowly setting on the Jewish nation. Far too many oppressors had subjugated them to tyranny and oppression. Greeks, Syrians, and Romans had fought for the right to rule over a patch of desert not much bigger than the state of Delaware. All so they could … Continue reading
Oh Christmas, how I love thee. The lights, the decorations and the music all speak to a time of festive joy. But it’s also a time of year where many Christian parents just want to go into hiding, and I think it’s because after several months of constant bombardment from other Christians, we are ready … Continue reading
It will happen again tonight the way it has happened for at least the last 53 years. A family will gather around a tree, and before the presents are handed out and before the first gift is opened, one of the children will open the December, 1960 edition of the Wilson Certified News and read … Continue reading
Our bedroom looks like the gift wrapping department at a major retail store. Ribbons, bows and paper cover every available surface. Unused boxes sit in the corner, open and waiting to be filled with a thoughtful gift. Scraps of paper, too small for use on a medium sized gift, but too large to be thrown … Continue reading
The Pondering Preacher 