Present Tense

Present Tense

“Jesus said unto them, Verily, verily, I say unto you, Before Abraham was, I am.” (John 8:58) Is that a typo? The English language rules are not in play with this translation of Jesus’s profound quote to the Jews. In grammar, present tense is a tense...
Drop the Blanket

Drop the Blanket

Do these words sound familiar? “Isn’t there anyone who knows what Christmas is all about?” Quietly and confidently, Linus says, “Sure Charlie Brown. I can tell you what Christmas is all about.” Then Linus walks to the center of the stage with the lights shining upon...
The First Christmas Gift

The First Christmas Gift

As we prepare for Christmas, many of you will probably head out to the store or go online to buy that gift for your special someone. Or, maybe you’ll make a homemade gift. Regardless, Christmas has become a time to give gifts to others.  But where did that...
Christmas Traditions

Christmas Traditions

It’s that time of year again…when the tree is up, the Christmas lights are twinkling, the decorations fill our home, the house is warm and cozy, Christmas movies are on, baked goods fill the kitchen, and everything is so peaceful. If we could wrap all of this into a...
The First Gift of Christmas Was Hope

The First Gift of Christmas Was Hope

As we prepare for Christmas, many of you probably went to the store or online to buy that gift for your special someone. Or maybe you made a homemade gift. Regardless, Christmas has become a time to give gifts to others. But where did the tradition of gift-giving come...