Emphasis Preaching Journal

First, there is the happy and important event itself. Then there is the natural instinct to look back and remember the event. Then comes the established tradition of celebrating the anniversary of the event. Then there is the gradually evolving emphasis on the celebration. After some years have passed, the original event has been eclipsed by all of the confetti that flies in celebration of it.

So from time to time, we need to rediscover the reasons for all of our parties.