by Miguel A. De La Torre | Dec 23, 2004 | Opinion
This past Sunday at church we sang the familiar hymn, “Angels, from the Realms of Glory” by Henry Thomas Smart (1867). The words of Verse 3 led me to write this article. “Sages, leave your contemplations, Brighter visions beam afar; Seek the great...
by James L. Evans | Dec 23, 2004 | Opinion
My favorite Christmas hymn is “Joy to the World.” Written by Isaac Watts in the 18th century, the music of this hymn is lively and triumphant. It captures well the celebratory spirit of the season. But it’s the lyrics that are truly significant. This...
by Tarris D. Rosell | Dec 22, 2004 | Opinion
One certainty about the historical Jesus is that he was not born in a hospital birthing center with the aid of obstetricians. One brief Bible story and some nativity carols suggest anything but a skilled and sterile environment for the birthing of Mary’s babe....
by Ron Sisk | Dec 22, 2004 | Opinion
Congregations mean well when they hire associate ministers. But often they don’t do well. Here are some tips for how to do it better: –Establish personnel policies. Often congregations hire their first associate to meet an immediate need....
by Janet Whittle | Dec 21, 2004 | Opinion
Michael and I gazed through the glass counter at Griner’s Jewelry looking for a ring to give to our granddaughter, Jennifer, on her 13th birthday. Michael, my husband of nearly 47 years, had an eye for jewelry. Through our years of marriage, he had picked out...
by Karen Johnson Zurheide | Dec 21, 2004 | Opinion
My daughter recently turned 16. Several weeks later she completed driver’s education. After another 10 days, she felt almost ready to take her tests. As her father and I were leaving town for several weeks, she decided she had better go for it. Despite several...
