OK, if you are reading and watching this at work be prepared - it is a tear jerker. Grab some kleenex and find a way to look like you are intently working on something on your desk top so you can be looking down if anyone walks by. The artists singing the song are NewSong. […]

Looking for a fun family night?
Run down to the video store and rent The Nativity Story. This movie was a real treat for our whole family - including teenagers. It is very true to the scripture and the only thing we didn’t like was a rather wimpy portrayal of the angel. Enjoy!

This song by Go Fish is a favorite and it’s catchy little toon will even have the adults humming along.
 

What do you think… is Xmas merely an abbreviation for Christmas? Or, is Christ really getting snubbed by a society that refuses to call on His name? Comments please?

We are happy to report the city Christmas blog is now international!  14 countries, 154 cities and it’s only day five!  Very cool!  Here’s a screen shot from yesterday’s blog stats.

Merry Christmas to the world!  God loves you!  Use the comment box and introduce yourself.  Share the address with your friends in other countries. 

Forget all the girly garland and delicate glass ornaments. Real men decorate with a sports theme.

Step aside Martha Stewart! Here’s a challenge for the guys out there (guys love challenge and competition!)… use the comment link to share your Christmas decorating tips. For the shop/garage, the pick up. etc. I’m even […]

Now that you have that golden oldie stuck in your head for the rest of the day, what other jingles do you remember from way back when?
“Two all beef patties…”
“I’m a Pepper. Wouldn’t you like to be a Pepper too?”
Send us links to nostalgic jingles on the link below.

The answer to today’s earlier question - What US city is this? - is St. Louis, MO.
Santa always had tabs on whether I was naughty or nice. I can remember my mom saying, “Careful, Santa’s watching.” And I also remember the Sunday School song that went, “Oh be careful little hands what you […]

Everyone is starving after school! So make a snack that helps everyone remember the blessings of this season. Each of the ingredients here represent a part of the Christmas story, and this link will take you to a story that explains the meanings of the decorations we use every year and take for […]

The difference between a “blog” and a website is that a blog is a conversation.  You can talk back in a blog whereas a website is something you just look at.  So, use the comment link at the bottom of each post and speak up.  Lots of people are listening and interested in what you […]

It’s here! It’s here! The Christmas Blog is here

The 2007 City Christmas Blog starts tomorrow and we still don’t have a name for the penguin!!
In case you are wondering why we didn’t pick a more traditional Christmas symbol for our Christmas Blog mascot, it’s because we like penguins.  And this one caught our attention because it looks like its worshipping - something we […]

Just a couple days left until the 2007 City Christmas Blog is launched!  Can’t wait?  Take today’s daily poll here to the left.  Each day leading up to Christmas Day we will put up a new daily poll and post the results of the previous days poll. 
Stay tuned… and send the Christmas Blog link to […]

There are less than 5 days remaining until the official LAUNCH of our Sioux Falls “city Christmas blog”, which is going to take the local internet by storm!Every day we are going to have at least 3 new blog posts that will contain a funny Christmas story, a daily…

Get your blog-browser ready - the Christmas Blog is coming to town!Starting this Saturday, December 1st, you’ll want to check this site frequently (multiple times per day), to read short blog posts with everything you need for a great Christmas in 2007! Advent calendars, “Daily Devo’s with Pastor Steve-O”, funny “Jingles by Jimbo”, crazy YouTube […]