Tag Archives: Christ

Lessons from the manger

Posted on December 19, 2017 by vsimmons54

Most nativity scenes we see around our communities, are incorrect, not only because they depict wise men but mainly because they are always neat and pure looking. We want to depict it as heavenly. That way we can keep God … Continue reading →

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Rethinking celebrations

Posted on December 6, 2017 by vsimmons54

Whether we think we are ready for Christmas or not, the day for celebration of Christ’s birth is upon us. Doesn’t seem possible this year is almost gone but the calendar blatantly shows it is. Christmas is so much different … Continue reading →

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Home sweet, home

Posted on September 4, 2017 by vsimmons54

Not to be negative, but we were all born to die. Ecclesiates 3 tells us there is a time for everything, including being born and to die. Someone once said we do things the opposite in that we should cry … Continue reading →

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Easter reflections

Posted on April 12, 2017 by vsimmons54

As a child growing up, Easter meant a frilly new dress, pair of shoes and lacy socks. I remember my dresses were almost always some shade of yellow. Some years we also wore hats. I loved dresses and to dress … Continue reading →

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Rethinking Christmas

Posted on December 9, 2016 by vsimmons54

December always brings on a case of melancholy for me. And I know I’m not the only one as I have people voice this almost everywhere I go. It’s Christmas-time and we are faced with the fact that some of … Continue reading →

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Keeping our word

Posted on October 3, 2016 by vsimmons54

Commitment. It’s a rarity these days, along with other things like common sense, respect, and on and on I could go. You get the picture. People aren’t committed to their marriages, their jobs, their friendships or hardly anything it seems. … Continue reading →

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