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Thursday, January 1st, 2009A Thought for Labor Day
Monday, September 1st, 2008On this Labor Day, may you consider the meaning of your work,
and how you can do all things for the Lord.
May you have a blessed Labor Day!
Another Lenten Special
Saturday, March 8th, 2008A couple of weeks ago I put up a post on the commercialization of Lent. I was surprised by a sign for a restaurant that advertised a Lenten special. I don’t recall ever seeing such a thing in California. At least there weren’t Lenten specials in Irvine, as near as I can remember.
I received a […]
The Commercialization of Lent?
Thursday, February 21st, 2008Well, I never thought I’d see it. But, sure enough, somebody has figured out how to commercialize Lent. Amazing.
Luby’s Cafeteria, founded in San Antonio, now based in Houston, is making a run at a Lenten promotion. As I was driving by their restaurant in Kerrville, their sign caught my attention. In fact, I wasn’t sure […]
Reflections on Fasting in Lent
Friday, February 8th, 2008Permalink for this post
I grew up hearing about Catholics fasting during the season of Lent. No meat on Fridays, only fish, which in my school cafeteria was something to be avoided at all costs. This always seemed to me to be one more good reason to be a Protestant. But, in the past fifteen […]
Lent: A Season of Preparation
Wednesday, February 6th, 2008Permalink for this post
Well, we survived another Super Bowl. This year’s game turned out to be an thrilling one, unless, of course, you’re a New England Patriots’ fan. Nevertheless, last Sunday evening we watched the culmination of years and years of training, as top athletes displayed their wares in the “big game.” Win or lose, […]
What is Ash Wednesday?
Tuesday, February 5th, 2008 Permalink to this post
Many Christians, mostly Protestants and independents, had never given Ash Wednesday a thought until four years ago. Then, in 2004, Ash Wednesday became a huge day in American Protestant consciousness. Why? Because on that day Mel Gibson released what was to become his epic blockbuster, The Passion of the Christ. For […]
Memorial Day Gratitude
Monday, May 28th, 2007(It is my Memorial Day tradition to put up something that suits the day. This post is similar to one I posted in 2005.)
When I was young, Memorial Day was wonderful because it signified the beginning of summer. Even though I always had a few more days of school after the holiday, nevertheless, Memorial Day […]
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