While I was in college, a friend gave me a cartoon that parodied a popular phrase at the time, “Remember, Jesus loves you and has a wonderful plan for your life.” The cartoon depicted a woman talking to an exasperated man in a chair, and the text read, “Just remember, Jesus loves you, and everyone else has a wonderful plan for your life.” The cartoon […]
“First the blade, then the ear, then the full corn shall appear.” These words many of us sing around this time each year, are from the hymn, “Come, Ye Thankful People, Come.” They are also the words from Matthew 4:28. A clear reference to the agricultural process, they are certainly appropriate when we begin to think of Thanksgiving and the harvest season. As we celebrate […]
The snow is falling for the first time this year. Some would say that the dreaded day arrived, but for our family we celebrate that it is finally here. In fact, we make a point each year to celebrate first day of snow as a very special day. Typically, when I share my love for snow and all of the winter activity, people, even my […]