Monthly Archives: December 2011

Transferred

Posted on December 28, 2011 by Tom Kraeuter

When I was a kid we moved a lot. My dad was climbing the corporate ladder and was transferred frequently. Being transferred meant moving from one place to another. For us it was usually a few states away. We were … Continue reading →

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Shortest Day

Posted on December 22, 2011 by Tom Kraeuter

This is the first day of winter, the winter solstice. It is also the shortest day of the year. Actually, it has the same twenty-four hours (23.93 to be precise) as every other day, but there is a shorter time … Continue reading →

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A Christmas Memory

Posted on December 20, 2011 by Tom Kraeuter

My pastor, Nick Ittzés, was born in Budapest, Hungary. This is one of his earliest and most poignant Christmas recollections. It’s a great reminder of how much God cares about even the seemingly little details of our lives. We had … Continue reading →

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True Freedom in Christ

Posted on December 14, 2011 by Tom Kraeuter

I find it interesting that Christians will sometimes declare that, since Jesus has given them freedom, they now can do anything they want. Yet Galatians 5: 13 says, “For you were called to freedom, brothers. Only do not use your … Continue reading →

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All Things Working Together

Posted on December 7, 2011 by Tom Kraeuter

“And we know that for those who love God all things work together for good, for those who are called according to his purpose” (Romans 8:28). When the Israelites went into the Promised Land, they began conquering the various kingdoms. … Continue reading →

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