Largest Cross of Christ in Western Hemisphere


If you are ever on I-40 going through Texas and find yourself around Groom, Texas you cannot miss what is billed as the largest cross in the western hemisphere. This cross can be seen miles before you get to the exit which will take you to it. Once you exit I-40 you go about 1/4 mile south and then about 1/2 mile west. There is another exit about a mile west of the exit we used, as well., so if you use that exit you would go about 1/4 mile south and about 1/2 mile east. Sorry, I didn’t pay attention to what number the exits were, but they were both Groom, Tx. exits.

Once you make this exit you are in for the most awesome experience of your life. If this site does not move you spiritually then I don’t know what would..

The Cross Of Our Lord Jesus Christ is more than the Cross. It is also life size bronze sculptures depicting the journey of Read the rest of this entry »

The 12 Days of Christmas ~ What does it mean?

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There is one Christmas Carol that has always baffled me. What in the world do leaping lords, French hens,swimming swans, and especially the partridge who won’t come outof the pear tree have to do with Christmas? This week, I found out.

From 1558 until 1829, Roman Catholics in England werenot permitted to practice their faith openly.   Someone during that era wrote this carol as a catechism song for young Catholics.   It has two levels of meaning: the surface meaningplus a hidden meaning known only to members of their church.

Each element in the carol has a code word for a religious reality which the children could remember.

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Clay Aiken Christmas

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O Holy Night & Emmanuel

Clay AikenA beautifully done montage of Clay singing two beloved Christmas Classics.
The traditional song Emmanuel is exceptionally performed in Clay’s unique style.  Gorgeous orchestrations.


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Holiday Cookies

Watch an adoreable Sesame Street video on making these cookies

Recipe for Purim Hamentaschen (Triangle cookies)

  • 2/3 cup butter or margarine
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 1 egg
  • 1/4 cup orange juice (the smooth kind, not the pulpy)
  • 1 cup white flour
  • 1 cup wheat flour (DO NOT substitute white flour! The wheat flour is necessary to achieve the right texture!)
  • 2 tsp. baking powder
  • 1 tsp. cinnamon
  • Various preserves, fruit butters and/or pie fillings. Read the rest of this entry »