Leaping into a New Year – December 31, 2006
New beginnings can be invigorating. Just as a fresh blanket of snow changes the landscape into “unmarked territory,” calling out to little explorers with their...
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Good Tidings of Great Joy – December 24, 2006
“Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, good will toward men” (Luke 2:14). Thus sang the herald angels to the humble shepherds...
The Warmth of Christmas – December 10, 2006
One hundred and sixty years ago, Hans Christian Andersen gave us the story of “The Little Match Girl,” which has become a beloved Christmas story....
Good Things to Come – December 03, 2006
With the advent of Christmas, we rejoice in good things to come. School children make red and green paper chains, counting down the days; grown-ups...
Celebrate the Differences – November 26, 2006
Sometimes young people, while searching for the person they want to marry, become excited when they find someone who shares their interests, opinions, and tastes....
Abundat Hearts – November 19, 2006
At this season of autumn and harvest, we count our many blessings and give thanks. Our thoughts turn to a thanksgiving and harvest festival celebrated...
For Your Tomorrow We Gave Our Today – November 12, 2006
Across an ocean, there is a cemetery built for Allied soldiers who died in World War II. It includes a memorial with an inscription that...
There Is No End to Love – November 05, 2006
Winston Churchill, known for his bulldog tenacity and stirring oratory, is regarded as one of Britain’s greatest heroes and statesmen. But despite his achievements in...
Beauty for Ashes – October 29, 2006
Great beauty is often forged in the crucible of affliction. If we look ahead with the eye of faith and never lose hope, we can...