Chains shall He break, for the slave is our brother, And in His name all oppression shall cease. Sweet hymns of joy in grateful chorus raise we, Let all within us praise His holy name; Christ is the Lord, Oh,…
Archives for 2012
Christmas Snow
What is it about Christmas that makes us think of snow? I’ve actually only ever had one white Christmas, but each year I remain ever hopeful… A few weeks ago, my dad told me about this poem, a favorite of his…
The Nutcracker
Every Christmas season since the 4th grade, my dad has taken me to the ballet. And every year, save for one or two when we jumped out of the box, we’ve goen to see The Nutcracker. Have you ever seen…
My Answer is Jesus
Like you, I’ve spent the last few days lost in thought about the children, teachers and administrators at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown, Connecticut. No words can wrap around the heartbreaking sadness and evil of last Friday. I’ve often…
Grimm Trail
I’ve never quite been able to put my finger on it, but for the longest time I haven’t been interested in traveling to Germany. Austria? Yes. Switzerland? Most definitely. Scandinavia? Just tell me when. The country of cities like Berlin…
Chihuly Exhibit
You can’t help but be amazed as you stare up at the technicolor glow of artist Dale Chihuly‘s gobsmacking sculptures of blown glass. Under the Dallas stars last Friday night, the sculptures which are currently on display at the Dallas Arboretum, lit the up the night sky like…