We are less than a month away from the official holiday of love. Over the next few weeks, stores will be full of heart balloons, red roses, aisles filled with cards and chocolates. Everywhere you look, you’ll see reminders to shower the world with love. The trouble with all those candy conversation hearts and HallmarkContinue reading “What Is Love? (Baby Don’t Hurt Me)”
Author Archives: Duane S. Montague
Would You Win Back Time for Me?
The author expresses feelings of “melancholiday” – a mix of sadness and joy during the holiday season, especially on what they call their “First Last Christmas”. The family is preparing for a significant change, as eldest daughter Audrey is set to marry, altering their longtime holiday traditions. The author reflects on the importance of cherishing time with loved ones and intends to focus more on present moments, despite nostalgic feelings.
Resting Merry Isn’t Just for Christmas
The phrase “rest you merry” has nothing to do with Christmas. It dates back to Medieval England–as early as 1300, when it was used in a romantic tale called “Floris and Blauncheflur.” Of course, that was in Old English, and much harder to read today. By 1548, English Bishop Thomas Cooper referred to it inContinue reading “Resting Merry Isn’t Just for Christmas”
Everybody Needs Somebody Sometime
Everyone can help someone. Whatever your role, you may have the relationship that helps someone else find their next right thing. Someone close to you may be looking, may be wondering who can help them discover a better opportunity or a new adventure. Even if nothing comes of it, it’s always worth making the connectionContinue reading “Everybody Needs Somebody Sometime”
I’ve Got a Dream (Or Do I?)
“I’ve got a dream!She’s got a dream!I’ve got a dream!She’s got a dream!I just want to see the floating lanterns gleamAnd with every passing hourI’m so glad I left my towerLike all you lovely folksI’ve got a dream!”— Rapunzel, Tangled Like Rapunzel and the rest of the guests in the Ugly Duckling in Disney’s Tangled,Continue reading “I’ve Got a Dream (Or Do I?)”
3 Rules Every Family Should Live By
Since our eldest was born 23 years ago, Robyn and I have realized there are many things people say children should learn, many things parents should focus on to ensure their kids turn out great, to have a happy family. We’ve tried a few of them. Some of them have worked, but many of themContinue reading “3 Rules Every Family Should Live By”
Just the Beginning
After Jesus’ death on the cross, the story of love seemed to have come to a horrific, tragic end. To His closest friends, it seemed like the end of a dream. They could not believe, in spite of everything Jesus had said, that there could be anything more to the story. He was dead. Buried.Continue reading “Just the Beginning”
It Was Anything But a “Good” Friday
The Story of Love takes a dark turn as an evening with friends becomes a night of betrayal. After taking His companions to a garden to join Him in prayer, one of His friends arrives in the company of soldiers. With a greeting of friendship and trust, he turns Jesus over to the enemies. It’sContinue reading “It Was Anything But a “Good” Friday”
Dinner With Friends
The story of love brings Jesus into close confrontation with the ones who feel threatened by His presence. None of it is accidental, because the Creator has planned this from the beginning. He arrives in a grand parade of palm branches and Hosannas on Sunday, but by the end of the week, it’s time toContinue reading “Dinner With Friends”
Deliver Us
As The Story of Love continues, it is clear why it is the greatest story ever told. The cast of characters, the drama, the intrigue–the passion, the romance, the heartbreak–all of it combines to show the incredible lengths the Creator would go to remind His creation of His love. His chosen people, captives and slaves toContinue reading “Deliver Us”
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