Letter from the Publisher

Letter from the Publisher

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!

The election is behind us and winter is upon us, bringing with it the ancient and everlasting story of Jesus’ birth. I love this time of year. Cooler weather and a strong sense of family (and good food) will surely usher in new memories and milestones. How blessed we are that Jesus puts the “holy” in our holidays.

We can also look to the prospect of a brand new year. It will be interesting to see what God has in store for us. As our future unfolds, we can remember, This is the day that the Lord has made; let us rejoice and be glad in it! Truly, we have much to rejoice in, for we have each other — a strong, supportive community of believers and Christian businesses who care about “the reason for the season.”

I hope you enjoy our December/January edition. We interviewed Todd Burpo, author of Heaven is for Real. What a treat that was! Another interesting interview involves Peter Ramsey, the director of the new motion picture, The Rise of the Guardians. This family-friendly film has been released in time for the holidays.

Enjoy the story of Alan Hale and his International Bilingual Hymns Project, and keep turning the pages to find uplifting business, student and pastor profiles. And because this is the season to contemplate, we add perspectives from local faith leaders on two important topics: 1.) resting and 2.) giving.

It is my hope that you experience comfort and joy this Christmas and a renewed purpose in 2013. We wish you much happiness and point you toward our Christian advertisers. Please support them as they support the Christian community by offering goods and services that reflect the mission of Christ.

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Joseph Menslage

As the President and Publisher of Katy and Fort Bend Christian Magazines, Joe Menslage is committed to covering social and political news from a Christian worldview. He founded Katy Christian Magazine in 2005, which swept the greater Houston and Katy areas like a storm. That’s when Joe realized the urgent need for publications willing to give voices to the voiceless, without political correctness or censorship. Joe Menslage founded sister-publication Fort Bend Christian Magazine in 2014. Prior to creating Katy Christian Magazine, Joe Menslage led a colorful life. He was born in Lake Charles, Louisiana, spent a great deal of his childhood in Colorado, and lived in a couple of other states before he moved to Houston in 1981. Joe was God-gifted with an entrepreneurial mind, and self-started other business ventures before he found his calling. In Joe’s words, our innate talents are given by the Lord, and are meant to be used to serve the Lord. Aside from being a President and Publisher, Joe Menslage is also the co-founder of Katy Christian Chamber of Commerce, where Christians can network, build business connections, listen to passionate speakers, and enjoy monthly breakfasts and lunches. Joe Menslage also hosts a weekly political satire YouTube channel. Joe Menslage has four children. Outside of work, he enjoys hiking, watching zombie movies and K dramas, ax-throwing and Krav Maga.