Law Enforcement Appreciation Day
On Law Enforcement Appreciation Day, we say “thank you” to all law enforcement officers who put their lives on the line every day to serve and protect.
The Star in the East
The Epiphany, the Manifestation of Christ to the Gentiles celebrates that the star that led the Magi or Wise Men to baby Jesus demonstrates that even people who are not Jews have the same promises from God.
New Year’s Resolutions or Work-ons?
The calendar has turned over to a new year. Will anything change?
The Christmas Story
In those days a decree went out from Caesar Augustus that all the world should be registered. This was the first registration when Quirinius was governor of Syria. And all went to be registered, each to his own town. And Joseph also went up from Galilee, from the town of Nazareth, to Judea, to the city of David, which is called Bethlehem, because he was of the house and … Read more
Self-Editing Tips from 13 Years Ago Still Useful
I posted one of the early articles on the thirteen-year-old blog Blood Red Pencil.
The Promises of God: Advent Devotional
The Promises of God is a free PDF Advent & Christmas devotional.
An Attitude of Gratitude
Although we’re still in the Thanksgiving weekend, Thanksgiving Day has passed. On Thursday, prayers of thankfulness were lifted to Heaven, and families observed special Thanksgiving traditions. Perhaps everyone at the table was asked to state what they were most thankful for during the past year. Maybe individuals sent thank-you notes to people for services or … Read more
Veterans Day
I’ve heard it said that a veteran is someone who at one point signed a blank check payable to the United States for an amount up to and including their life. Probably no one joins the military expecting to die or even to be injured, but that is the risk they take. Whatever their reasons … Read more