Christmas

Dec 23, 2017

Wolf & Iron Podcast #34: Merry Christmas 2017! – Abiding instead of striving for the Christmas spirit

I know so many people who feel drained after Christmas. The traveling, the gifts, the hustle and bustle of the season are not restorative to our souls. As a consequence, we enter the new year feeling like we need a vacation. I believe a lot of this comes from striving to grab hold ...

Dec 14, 2015

Christmas in the North Platte Canteen

“Don’t you know the war’s on, Everything is rationed, How ’bout that jive, keep me alive?” – Nat King Cole, If You Can’t Smile and Say Yes, 1945 Just 10 days after the attack on Pearl Harbor, December 7th, 1941, the U.S. had begun mobilizing troops in preparation ...

Dec 23, 2014

Good Will Towards Men and the Lessening of Christmas

“When we were children we were grateful to those who filled our stockings at Christmas time. Why are we not grateful to God for filling our stockings with legs?” – G.K. Chesterton, Christian Author and Apologist, 1874-1936 I believe everyone is familiar with this Christmas saying, whether or not they ...

Nov 20, 2014

Famous Quotes: A man with an obsession – C.S. Lewis

Black Friday is in 8 days, as of this posting (11/20/2014). Each year America waits for the inevitable gorging of products and trampling of their neighbors…the day after we give thanks for all of our blessings. It is really one of the most disgusting customs we support and is certainly unmanly to allow yourself ...

Dec 16, 2013

How to Tie Down a Christmas Tree (Or Anything Else) to the Roof of Your Car

Whether it’s a Christmas tree or kayaks or anything else the principles are the same. No hauling problem is too big for a man who knows a bit of rope work. If you are wondering how to tie down a Christmas tree (or anything else) to the roof of your car, this is the tutorial for you.

Dec 13, 2013

Christmas Traditions for the Family

I started my own family at age 18 and didn’t bring over any real holiday traditions. So, I love asking other families what they do and seeing if any of their traditions stick for us. Here are a few Christmas traditions you can use with your family.