George Frederick Handel wrote the most powerful oratorio ever written in my estimation. It is called The Messiah and was originally composed for Easter. The highlight of Handel’s Messiah is the now famous “Hallelujah Chorus.” The words are profound and yet few in number. The entirety of the Hallelujah chorus is as follows: Hallelujah! For the Lord [...]
Can you believe that there is a guy in my neighborhood who still has a Christmas wreath hanging on a picture window on the front of his home? Near as I can tell it has been there for nearly one-third of a year. The first day of Spring has already come and gone. The crocuses have popped [...]
1. I received my drivers license back on December 23rd, 2009! This day will forever be etched in my brain and heart. Without a doubt this is the second best Christmas present ever!
Some things in life are more important than outstanding health, but not many. Some things are more important in life than a well functioning family where loving relationships rule the day, but not many. Some things in life are more important than an AVM free brain, but not many. What follows is what is more [...]
I have been asked to supply some pics from our candy making ventures so here are five from Sunday evening. Enjoy!
Teaching a six-year-old how to read a candy thermometer, and actually see the elusive mercury is kind of like expecting a sixteen-year-old boy still to see invisible friends. For as long ago as I can remember, making Christmas candy has been a part of my life.
During my four years of seminary I had the distinct privilege of attending and being involved in ministry at Bethlehem Baptist Church in Minneapolis. Each year Karla and I waited with suspense for Pastor John Piper’s Advent poems that he wrote during each Sunday of Advent. As if the week in and week out God-centered, [...]
