This July Fourth our nation will be celebrating the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence on July 4, 1776. This celebration is officially known as the United States Semiquincentennial (that’s a mouthful!). This yearlong commemoration marks two and a half centuries of American independence from Great Britain. There are two federal...
Have you ever noticed that when you end something it is usually followed with something new? Graduations mark the end of schooling followed by starting a new career. Weddings mark the end of single life and the beginning of a united life. Spring marks the end of Winter and the beginning of Summer. In the...
As you read this, we are already into the season we call, “Lent”. It is that 40-day period (not counting the six Sundays) prior to Easter morn when Jesus arose from the dead. This year it began on February 15 (Ash Wednesday) and will end on April 4 (known as ‘Silent Saturday’). Some observe this...
Every nativity scene has not only the Holy Family: Mary, Joseph and the baby Jesus; but also, the shepherds, a few animals, and Three Wise Men. As I mentioned in my Christmas Eve sermon, this was probably not the scene the day Jesus was born. Jesus was born in a house, not a stable; surrounded...
One can envision Jesus and His disciples as they journey from village to village in Judah. They travel together or possibly in small groups, but always in tune with the Master. Their travels are certainly not in silence. They discuss their mission, the miracles that have been performed before them, and likely, what the future...
