Christmas Changes

I had lunch with a good friend today, and one of the things he asked me was, “What are some of your Christmas traditions?” Instead of listing traditions, I ended up telling him what we actually do each year. On Christmas Eve we spend time with my mom and dad. Christmas Day is always at home with […]

Thanksgiving Music Playlist 2025

So here we are — fully into what I like to call the Thanksgiving Season. About thirty years ago, I started something small that’s turned into one of my favorite traditions: a Thanksgiving Playlist. At the time, my only goal was to make sure Christmas music didn’t completely take over November. It felt like Thanksgiving deserved its […]

What about Halloween?

I’ve been in a lively discussion with other pastors on social media lately about Halloween — should we celebrate it, ignore it, or avoid it altogether? The answer is both NO … and YES. Let me explain. It’s true that Halloween has deep spiritual roots that tie back to darkness. Some of its traditions stem from the night […]