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Tag Archives: Christmas
Why are so many Christians so Cruel?
by David French Opinion Columnist: The New York Times I am republishing this article as a Catch because I believe we all should read it and take it to heart. If I were to re-title this article, I would name it … Continue reading
Wild and Sweet
I heard the bells on Christmas Day Their old, familiar carols play, And wild and sweet the words repeat Of peace on earth, goodwill to men! – Henry Wadsworth Longfellow What unexpected words to use for the Christmas … Continue reading
On a cold winter’s night
It was three o’clock in the morning and a bitter, January wind was blowing hard off a frozen Lake Michigan. No one should have been out at this time in this weather, but I was. I was bundled up against … Continue reading
First to the Stable
In the town of Bethlehem A king and ruler, child was born Not too many people noticed Just some shepherds on their farm Plus a few hundred thousand angels Breaking the heavens with their song And the rocks and the … Continue reading
Hospitality Night in December
It’s Hospitality Night in December. That means our little town swings into Christmas mode tonight in a big way. At 5:00 p.m. the main street in the center of town will be blocked off and stages will be set up, … Continue reading
Wonder
I wonder as I wander out under the sky, How Jesus the Savior did come for to die, For poor orn’ry people like you and like I, I wonder as I wander … out under the sky. I sometimes think … Continue reading
Away in a Manger
Away in a manger no crib for a bed The little Lord Jesus lay down His sweet head The stars in the sky look down where He lay The little Lord Jesus asleep on the hay What if God was … Continue reading
Always Christmas
So in the long saga of our magnificent Christmas tree this year, how long can we let it grace our living room before they send in the psych squad? Of course nothing says we couldn’t leave it up all year, … Continue reading
What’s under your branches?
It’s January 16, and our Christmas tree is still casting its warm glow across our living room. The reluctance to take it down isn’t just a matter of logistics; it’s a testament to the magnificence of the tree itself. In … Continue reading
The Grinch Interview
Tis the season, and while Santa Claus is the star of the secular Christmas show, let’s not forget another character who’s etched his way into holiday lore—the Grinch. This not-so-jolly, green character once attempted to swipe Christmas right from under … Continue reading
John Fischer The Catch 