Monthly Archives: December 2011

A NEW YEAR’S RESOLUTION

Posted on December 30, 2011 by beyondthepulpitmabc - Dr. Michael Trammell

Officer Jeremy Henwood was a well-respected military veteran and police officer. He was killed August 7, 2011, while sitting in his car in an unprovoked attack. Three minutes before the attack, Officer Henwood was getting his food at a McDonald’s … Continue reading →

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THE NEW YEAR

Posted on December 29, 2011 by beyondthepulpitmabc - Dr. Michael Trammell

Here we are just a few hours from the arrival of 2012. How many of you know the origin of celebrating the New Year? Janus, one of the Roman gods, was the god of doors and gates. Because a person … Continue reading →

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BIRTHDAY PRESENTS

Posted on December 21, 2011 by beyondthepulpitmabc - Dr. Michael Trammell

Everyone I’ve ever known has wanted to be remembered on his or her birthday.  Even people who may not want you to know how old they are, typically like to have their birthday acknowledged.  So often at Christmas our minds … Continue reading →

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BILLS OR BELLS?

Posted on December 20, 2011 by beyondthepulpitmabc - Dr. Michael Trammell

A misprint in the church bulletin on the Sunday before Christmas read: “Come back tonight and hear our adult choir sing, “I Hear the Bills on Christmas Day.” How true this is for most of us! Even though we would … Continue reading →

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Christmas Cards

Posted on December 15, 2011 by beyondthepulpitmabc - Dr. Michael Trammell

We all enjoy getting Christmas cards during this special time of the year.  Receiving a card from a friend you haven’t seen in a while is a special pleasure.  What kind of Christmas cards do you send?  They come in … Continue reading →

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RSVP

Posted on December 14, 2011 by beyondthepulpitmabc - Dr. Michael Trammell

At this time of the year there are lots of parties, and often they are preceded by an invitation in the mail. Have you ever received an invitation marked “RSVP” at the bottom? We all have, haven’t we? Those letters … Continue reading →

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FINDING JOY AT CHRISTMAS

Posted on December 7, 2011 by beyondthepulpitmabc - Dr. Michael Trammell

Many songs we sing at Christmas are reminders that Christmas is supposed to be a season that brings great joy into our lives. We sing songs like “It’s the Most Wonderful Time of the Year” and “Have a Holly Jolly … Continue reading →

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WHOSE BIRTHDAY IS IT?

Posted on December 6, 2011 by beyondthepulpitmabc - Dr. Michael Trammell

Have you ever known anyone whose birthday is December 25th?  Many famous people were born on December 25th.  Actors Humphrey Bogart and Sissy Spacek, scientific genius Sir Isaac Newton, Clara Barton of the Red Cross, hotel magnate Conrad Hilton, along … Continue reading →

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CHRISTMAS TREE LIGHTS

Posted on December 1, 2011 by beyondthepulpitmabc - Dr. Michael Trammell

Have you ever looked at a beautiful Christmas tree all decorated with lights and wondered where the idea to do this came from? Tradition tells us the great reformer, Martin Luther (1483-1546), was walking home one evening through the woods … Continue reading →

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