Being a former children’s pastor and currently actively involved in children’s ministry, there are a few holidays that I do not look forward to because of the controversies that surround them. They are Easter, Christmas, and Halloween. People take extreme positions and hold them as litmus tests as to whether another is a true … [Read more…]
Do we spread a false message when we emphasize that Christmas is Jesus’ birthday? People get caught up in the “fight” to keep Christ in Christmas and how parents are lying to their children when they teach them to believe in Santa Claus; yet the church seems to accept all of the inaccuracies taught … [Read more…]
There is always a discussion when you bring up whether Santa should be in a church setting or not. Whether parents should raise their children with a belief in Santa or not. People are set in their ways and are very vocal about their views often causing divisions. I want to set that aside … [Read more…]
I have a confession and it may come as a shock to many. I have trouble celebrating the “birthday” of Jesus, especially on December 25th. I simply cannot get excited about it. I know…, I’m a “bad Christian”. I remember having the “holiday spirit” several years ago, when I was in high school but … [Read more…]
I’ll admit, this may seem like a rant or pet peeve, but it’s really about keeping a proper focus and not letting Satan distract us. If I saw you and I said “Happy Holidays”; would you be offended? If I said I was going to go shopping on Thanksgiving; what would you think? I’ve … [Read more…]