Category Archives: Holidays

Christmas Eve 2010

Posted on 24 December 2010 by dlhitzeman

For the message of the cross is foolishness to those who are perishing, but to us who are being saved it is the power of God. For it is written: “I will destroy the wisdom of the wise; the intelligence of the intelligent … Continue reading →

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Pearl Harbor Day 2010: Do you remember?

Posted on 7 December 2010 by dlhitzeman

Remembering is the first step toward understanding. Understanding is the first step toward preventing the mistakes of the past. The Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor culminated a decades long escalation in tensions between the United States and Japan, and the … Continue reading →

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Veteran’s Day 2010

Posted on 11 November 2010 by dlhitzeman

I need to talk to my brothers and sisters in arms–those who have served, who are serving, and who will yet serve–for a second. I don’t mind if the rest of you listen in, but this post is addressed to … Continue reading →

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Remembering the saints

Posted on 1 November 2010 by dlhitzeman

Over on Gene Veith’s blog, he invited his commenters  to share their memories of Christians they had in their lives who have since passed on. I decided to share my thoughts here instead. There have been many faithful Christians who … Continue reading →

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9-11

Posted on 11 September 2010 by dlhitzeman

Today, I am more sad for my nation than I have been in years. Nine years ago today, self-sworn enemies of life, liberty, and happiness struck at the heart of a people who asked no quarrel. Osama bin Laden and al … Continue reading →

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