Posts from December 2024
A Carol’s Echo: The Impact of Christmas Music on the Secular World
Romans 10:17: “Consequently, faith comes from hearing the message, and the message is heard through the word about Christ.” The holiday season is upon us, and with it comes a ubiquitous soundtrack: Christmas carols. From bustling shopping malls to quiet elevators, these melodies permeate the atmosphere, reaching even those who may not actively celebrate the religious aspects of Christmas. This raises an interesting question: what impact do these songs, so deeply rooted in Christian tradition, have on the secular world? How COVID has affected us
Depending on Others
One thing that I’ve always been, is fiercely independent. This is a good thing, but sometimes it can be a little prideful. Something I’m HORRIBLE at is asking for help. I do not like to inconvenience others, and even when I NEED help I have this whole spiral into worthlessness etc. I think sometimes when something becomes a theme for you in your life, you need to take notice that God is trying to tell you something. Last year when How COVID has affected us
Questions of Christmas
December has arrived, and that means the Christmas Season is upon us! If any of you are like me, you’ve been keeping your wife at bay until after Thanksgiving. If she had her way, it would be Christmas in our house all year long. There is something special about preserving the holiday for this specific time each year. We anticipate it. We plan for it. We don’t take it for granted. During the Christmas season, several characteristics of Christ readily shine How COVID has affected us
Thanksgiving Quiz
As we enter into this season of thanksgiving, let’s look to scripture for some inspiration. Here are some questions put together by Dr. Doug Mendenhall, a professor at Abilene Christian University to encourage you to dive into Biblical incidents of praise and thanksgiving. Need a little help? Here in alphabetical order are the 20 possible answers: Anna, Daniel (twice), David, Fools, Four creatures, Hannah, Jesus (twice), Lazarus, Levites, Nehemiah, Noah, Paul in Corinthians, Paul in Romans, Paul in a boat, How COVID has affected us