One In Jesus

A lesson on Christmas giving in a Silly Song.

I hate that my kids were born too early for me to really get into the Silly Songs of Veggie Tales. Years ago, when they were teens, I took the boys and some friends to the beach, where they popped the Silly Songs video in and we laughed ourselves … well … silly.

Which means, for no particular reason, I have to post —

Merry Christmas!!

(What is it about that song that makes me think of Christmas?)

I’m tired. Not because of the blog. It’s work and family and shopping and Christmas parties. It’s just a busy time of year.

It’s good. But it’s tiring.

So I’m re-posting some of the most popular posts from the past while I tend to other stuff and try to find the time to write all the ideas bubbling around in my head.

I (and we) get emails —

Dear Jay:

God has given good gifts to us through you this year. From the Holy Spirit and Revolutionary Grace to “Tax and Church Law for Elders” to Bob Dylan’s Christmas music and now “Banjos Heard on High.” Oh, and there was “ABBA.” We are praying for your wife and thankful for her helping you see all sides of an issue. All of the music helped me turn my adult children on to you.

The Spirit’s work through you and your amazing fellow bloggers has touched our family in profound ways. We have been led to study the word more. Thanks, too for all of the people that post comments on your blog. It is encouraging to see the faith and courage in speaking openly about God’s work. Finally thank you for “Grace Conversation.” That was probably a difficult effort and one that is having an effect on many lives.

May you and your family be blessed with peace and joy. To God is the glory and honor for showing us the Way in Jesus and changing us daily by His Holy Spirit.

Neal and Lisa Roe

Thanks to Neal and Lisa for the kind words, and thanks to the readers — for reading and for commenting. This site wouldn’t be half as popular without the comments. They add more than I can express to the work and to my own enjoyment of this work.

PS — Thanks for praying for my wife. Only God can cure her of her ABBA addiction.

PPS — Grace Conversation was actually a lot of fun. But I’m just a little odd that way. It was frustrating that the opposition kept quitting on me, but it’s always a delight to study and teach about God’s grace.

PPPS — So far, I like the Jethro Tull pieces best, except for “Banjos Heard on High,” which is just too cool.

I thought I had everything they ever did, but I stumbled across this gem. Only “off the wall” in the sense of being a glorious surprise.

Nigerian carol by the African Children’s Choir.

Sung a cappella, of course.