by billyzh | Jan 1, 2009 | Holidays
There’s a song that was quite popular in the Christian radio scene during the 90s. It was called The Basics of Life and was recorded by the group 4Him. Basically, the message went like this: We need to get back to the basics of life. They say that after the...
by billyzh | Dec 26, 2008 | Death/Mourning, Family, Holidays, Spirituality
A lot of people will tell you that the holidays can be a sad time. For those without or whose families are far away, it can be a tough season. And too, amazingly, so many people pass into eternity during the holidays. My family experienced that first hand as well....
by billyzh | Dec 25, 2008 | Holidays, Spirituality
I think on this day of all days, nothing could be worth writing about more than the true meaning of this day. So, I leave you with the Christmas story as told in the book of Luke. Luke 2:1 ¶ Now in those days a decree went out from Caesar Augustus, that a census be...
by billyzh | Dec 24, 2008 | History, Holidays
I have a couple of smaller Christmas trees in my home as well the main large tree that I decorate each year. One particular small tree is placed in my own room. It is my Patriotic tree. At night, I leave it’s lights on and view the ornaments. And many times spend the...
by billyzh | Dec 21, 2008 | Holidays
As I walked the aisles of the huge store, the Christmas card aisle already looked quite picked over. I usually search for cards with a nativity scene as the ones with Santa, elves and snowmen just don’t really reflect the message I truly care to send. Usually drawn...
by billyzh | Dec 20, 2008 | Career/Job, Entertaining, Holidays, Women/Relationships
A friend of mine often refers to me as “Martha”. When he does that, it’s said with a bit of a chuckle, but he means it as a true compliment. In his mind I seem to be a “Martha Stewart” of sorts. It does tickle me I have to admit. Maybe it’s because I like to make...
