Christmas at the Gas Station

This is an inspirational short story about an old man at a Gas station in the Christmas season. I hope you enjoy it. Christmas at the Gas Station…. By Unknown author The old man sat in his gas station on a cold Christmas Eve. He hadn’t been anywhere in years since his wife had passed away. It was just another …

The Christmas Coat.

Wow… it’s hard to believe that Christmas will be here in a few weeks.  Where has the year gone? This week I would like to share a Christmas story that a friend sent me a few years ago. – hope you enjoy it! The Christmas Coat. A young man was fumblin around one day, in a women’s clothing store, He’d …

Happy Thanksgiving…

Thanksgiving Traditions and little-known Facts… We all look forward to Thanksgiving Day every 4th Thursday in November. It’s a Great time for families to celebrate and come together to enjoy a meal. Most of us have a lot of Thanksgiving traditions. Have you ever wondered why we celebrate these Thanksgiving traditions or how they started? Impress your family with these …

Thanksgiving Day Proclamation 1796…

With Thanksgiving being a little over a week away, I would like to take a look at some history of this holiday. The state of Massachusetts was one of the first to recognize and thank God for the things He has done. Samuel Adams issued this October 6, 1796, proclamation for a day of Thanksgiving for December 15, 1796, as Governor …

Veteran’s Day…

On Saturday 11/11/21, we celebrate Veterans Day in this Great Country of ours. This week I would like to take a closer look at Veterans Day. Veterans Day honors all of those who have served the country in war or peace — dead or alive — although it’s largely intended to thank living veterans for their service and sacrifices. It …

Halloween…

This week I would like to talk a little about the upcoming Halloween holiday. As Christians, should we celebrate this holiday? I don’t know if there is a definitive answer. First of all, understand that Halloween is mostly a western custom and it has no direct reference in the Bible. However, there are several Biblical principles that directly relate to …

Independence Day 2023

As we celebrate the 4th of July in a few days, I would like to talk a little about this country we call America. Over the last 40 years or so, there has been a rift or separation in our beloved country. The last few years, the division of this country, has become wide and very pronounced. The values that …

Pride Month…

The other day I came across a news feed of a live gay pride parade promoting this lifestyle. There were some comments in the feed about how God’s love and supports the Gay movement. They were using the scriptures about God’s love and twisting them to say this lifestyle was okay and approved by God. It is true that God …

Father’s Day 2023

Father’s Day is next Sunday June 18th. Father’s Day is celebrated annually on the third Sunday in June in the United States, United Kingdom, Canada, India, and a number of other countries around the world.  We customarily honor our dads with a gift, maybe a meal and spending time with them. For some of us it’s a day to remember our …

Happy Memorial Day 2023

Today is Memorial Day.  Most of us really do not know the real meaning of this holiday, just that it’s a 3-day weekend.  Let’s take a look at why we celebrate this Holiday. Memorial Day commemorates the men and women who died while in the military service of their country, particularly those who died in battle or as a result …

Memorial Day: Honoring the Past, Celebrating the Future

This week I would like to talk a little about Memorial Day.  What is Memorial Day and why we celebrate it.  Memorial Day is an important holiday observed in the United States, dedicated to remembering and honoring the brave men and women who sacrificed their lives while serving in the military. Let’s take a closer look and explore the celebration …

Happy Mother’s Day…

Mother’s Day is a special day dedicated to celebrating and honoring mothers all over the world. It is a day to recognize and appreciate the selfless love, sacrifices, and hard work of mothers in raising their children. Mother’s Day is celebrated on different dates around the world, but in the United States, it is celebrated on the second Sunday in …

Good Friday

Good Friday is one of the most important days in the Christian calendar as it commemorates the crucifixion and death of Jesus Christ. It is observed on the Friday preceding Easter Sunday, and it marks the end of the Lenten season. Good Friday is a solemn day, and it is a time for reflection, repentance, and prayer for Christians around …

Happy Easter 2023…

This Holy Week I was thinking a lot about Easter.  Our world has changed so much in the last few years. A couple of years ago, this country was in a lock down and all Easter events were canceled by our government.  We have gone from no events to almost back to where we were before the covid pandemic. What …

What is Palm Sunday?

Palm Sunday is an important Christian holiday that falls on the Sunday before Easter. It marks the beginning of Holy Week, which culminates with the celebration of Easter. Palm Sunday commemorates Jesus’ triumphal entry into Jerusalem, as recorded in the Bible. The Bible tells us on this day, Jesus rode into Jerusalem on a donkey while a large crowd waved …

St Patrick’s Day

Friday is St. Patrick’s Day. This week I would like to take a closer look at this holiday. It’s not just about wearing green or celebrating our Irish heritage.  St. Patrick’s Day, celebrated on March 17th each year, is a cultural and religious holiday that commemorates the life and legacy of Saint Patrick, the patron saint of Ireland. The holiday …