Tag Archives: Holidays

A Second Take on St. Patrick’s Day

Posted on March 17, 2014 by johndmarshall

Originally posted on thinkGOSPEL blog:
St. Patrick’s Day as we now know it is the product of the modern trend to make everything in life light and frivolous—even religion. The atmosphere in Ireland on St. Patrick’s Day is very different…

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Of Holidays and Snow Days

Posted on January 28, 2014 by johndmarshall

Sorry this is so brief; I had a busier-than-usual weekend and start to the week. Last week was an interesting week. We got Monday off because of the holiday, and then we got Tuesday off because of the bad weather. … Continue reading →

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Merry Christmas to All

Posted on December 24, 2013 by johndmarshall

Merry Christmas! I hope you have a great day with family and friends, but remember that there’s more to Christmas than that. In my post for last Christmas, I focused on peace with God as seen in the Christmas story, … Continue reading →

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O Christ, What Burdens Bowed Thy Head!

Posted on March 31, 2013 by johndmarshall

O Christ, what burdens bowed Thy head! Our load was laid on Thee; Thou stoodest in the sinner’s stead, Didst bear all ill for me. A Victim led, Thy blood was shed; Now there’s no load for me. Death and … Continue reading →

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