Tag: christmas

• Did You Hear What I Just Heard?

  Christmas is coming. And it’s getting noisy. Walking into stores of any kind, there’s a crescendo of sound that always seems to accompany Christmas. Kids loudly pointing out what they want. Folks talking over the din. Laughter. Cheery holiday greetings. And the music. The wonderful Christmas music. The same songs played over and over, but…

  daylerogers

  December 1, 2016

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  calm, christmas, Christmas carols, Echo’s Alexa, hearing, Jesus, laughter, lies, listening, quiet, toys, truth

• When The Gift Is Greater Than The Sale

    Black Friday and Cyber Monday. Two terms that send chills through my being. The invitation to shop NOW and get unbelievable deals for Christmas. I’m not a shopper. I’ve serious shop avoidance issues. I love a good deal, just like the next person. But tempting me to get out with a bazillion other shoppers…

  daylerogers

  November 28, 2016

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  Black Friday, christmas, Cyber Monday, Division 1 sports, gift, Jesus, lacrosse, Liberty University, Lindsey and Colby Francis, marriage, soccer, wedding

• ‘Twas One Of THOSE Days Before Christmas

      ‘Twas the night before Christmas, and all through the town, Folks hustling and bustling, most wearing a frown. Pockets feel empty, wallets lacking the cash To satisfy demands for the desired Christmas bash. Some lacked a job; others dealt with great grief. Some had been hurting a long time with no hope of relief.…

  daylerogers

  December 24, 2015

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  christmas, depression, God, grief, Jesus, joy, kindness, pain

• Santa Will Come To Town–For A Price

  He didn’t want to go. At all. I was pushing–shoving, actually–to make this happen. I was willing to do it alone. We’ve had Ryken and Isley for the weekend. Four days, three nights of non-stop motion. John wanted to stay at home, relax. Let the kids veg out on videos. Easy.  That didn’t sound fun…

  daylerogers

  December 21, 2015

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  christmas, God, holiday traditions, Jesus, legends, Santa Claus, St. Nicholas, truth

• We Three Snarks Of Christmas Are

  The closer Christmas gets, the more I default to “do it now or die” mode. Not exactly portraying the Christmas spirit. But I’d be a heck of an advertisement for the Energizer Bunny. I found myself daydreaming a few evenings ago. I still had a lot to do before I could consider heading to bed.…

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  December 17, 2015

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  “Elf”, christmas, daydreams, disappointment, expectations, God, Jesus, planning, Type A personalities