Excited Angels, Awesome Peace And The Christ Candle

Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, good will toward men. – Luke 2:14 He’s here!  He’s Finally here!  The Angels sang.  Angel Messengers popped up everywhere:  He’s Here!   The plan is progressing.  That plan laid out before the foundation of the earth is working! – THE PLAN! This truth in history […]

Why Joy Is Vital While Tending Serious Business

“Joy is the Serious Business of Heaven” –  C.S. Lewis This quote by C.S. Lewis comes from his  Letters to Malcolm: Chiefly on Prayer (San Diego: Harvest, 1964), 92-93.  I have been thinking a lot about this:  The juxtaposition of joy and doing serious business. Serious business abounds.  Ever since the curse entered the earth realm , […]

What Is So Pleasing About Faith?

Faith is taking the first step even when you don’t see the whole staircase. – Martin Luther King, Jr. This week is the second Sunday of advent.  One of the traditions that connect Christians to our history is the advent candle or rather the story it represents.  The advent candle applications vary from camp to […]

Traditions – Why I Embrace Them

I intend to keep writing Christmas songs. There’s still a lot more about Christmas that can be captured and feel like old-time Christmas.  A lot of the traditions haven’t been explained in song.   Clint Black If you read my last two posts, you are aware that December at our house is one long celebration.  On […]