Archive for December, 2008
My Wife’s Cancer
Tuesday, December 30th, 2008Just a few days before Christmas, my wife, Peggy was diagnosed with breast cancer. She has 2 lumps and it is the fastest-growing kind so we got her scheduled for surgery as soon as possible. The surgery will be on January 6. She will have 6 weeks of radiation and hopefully no chemo. The pathology […]
Verse of Hope for the Day
Monday, December 29th, 2008“And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.”
Philippians 4:7 (NKJV)
Christian Meanings for Christmas Traditions
Wednesday, December 24th, 2008Christmas is a Christian holiday. Though many non-Christian traditions have grown up around this celebration of the birth of Jesus, there are still many remnants left of its original intent. Nativity scenes, the singing of carols, and other traditions are reminders of its true meaning.
Many traditions that don’t seem to have any connection with the […]
Verse of Hope for the Day
Tuesday, December 23rd, 2008“Thou wilt keep him in perfect peace, whose mind is stayed on thee: because he trusteth in thee.”
Isaiah 26:3
Verse of Hope for the Day
Monday, December 22nd, 2008“Be strong and of good courage, do not fear nor be afraid of them; for the LORD your God, He is the One who goes with you. He will not leave you nor forsake you.”
Deuteronomy 31:6 (NKJV)
Numbed to Sin
Wednesday, December 17th, 2008Repeating an old Vantage Point in the blog venue. This column was one of our top mail producers.
Christians used to be concerned about the entertainment industry being morally on the edge, and worried that young believers would be tempted to dabble in questionable pastimes. That concern is now a thing of the past. Entertainment has […]
