November 25, 2011
by Shannon Munoz
Posts: 94
Thanksgiving Eve Service 2011
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November 23, 2011
by Chris Mueller
Posts: 16
How Thankful Are You?
I can tell who is filled with the Spirit and who is not by the amount of thanks they express. Are you a thankful person; do you say thanks for your spouse, kids and church? OK, that was easy – what about for your elders, political leaders, income, police, and work?
A little tougher, are you thankful for your circumstances, trials, health, age, appearance, general well-being, difficulties, and crisis? Continue Reading →
November 22, 2011
by Scott Phillips
Posts: 25
Celebrating for the Right Reason
Easily, without a doubt, hands down … this is my favorite time of year! Thanks to Charles Shultz, my excitement starts when we pull out our Peanuts DVD Holiday Collection.
We start the festivities with, “It’s The Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown”, a month later it’s, “A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving”, and we end with the grand finale, “A Charlie Brown Christmas.”
Seriously, what is there not to love? Turkey, prime rib and all the fixings; cookies, pies, and candies; leaves changing colors; snow on the mountains; football; the smell of cinnamon and spice; all culminating with Christmas trees, lights, movies, decorations, music, and more! Continue Reading →
November 21, 2011
by Jonas Tracy
Posts: 7
Having the Perspective of Paul at the Holidays
Remember how simple the holidays were as a kid? The big concerns on Thanksgiving were questions like where’s the candy dish, is dinner almost ready, and is Uncle Frank going to dominate the TV and make us watch golf?
Inevitably, as we get older, holidays aren’t so simple. There are more responsibilities and greater temptations to stress and complain, ultimately competing with our focus on Christ. So what’s your mindset with the holidays just around the corner? Are you eager for the festivities, anticipating the family fellowship, excited to see Christ’s birth honored? Or are you anxious about the busy schedule, burdened by the thought of shopping in the chaos, dreading difficult unsaved relatives, or concerned for that January Visa bill from the presents you’ve charged? Continue Reading →