Last Friday was “Black Friday,” the busiest shopping day of the year. Tomorrow is “Cyber Monday,” to promote online shopping. People are busy planning Christmas parties, sending greeting cards, and decorating for “the holidays.” In the midst of all this busy-ness, it’s easy to lose track of “the reason for the season,” to forget that … Read more
And it came to pass in those days, that there went out a decree from Caesar Augustus that all the world should be taxed. (And this taxing was first made when Cyrenius was governor of Syria.) And all went to be taxed, every one into his own city. And Joseph also went up from Galilee, … Read more
I have many wonderful memories of Christmas with my family—with my parents and siblings when I was growing up and with my husband and extended family in adulthood. But I also have wonderful memories of Christmas events with complete strangers—Christmases that reminded me of the true reason for the celebration. Jesus Christ came into the world to … Read more
In this video, we see the Christmas story played out on Facebook. At first, I thought it would be irreverent, but instead seeing the story from a new perspective makes it even more impactful.
This music video really reminds us of the meaning of Christmas.
For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given: and the government shall be upon his shoulder: and his name shall be called Wonderful, Counsellor, The mighty God, The everlasting Father, The Prince of Peace. ~ Isaiah 9:6 GOD, who makest us glad with the yearly remembrance of the birth … Read more
Merry Christmas! I hope the Advent readings posted here daily are giving you a moment of quiet devotion in the midst of the busy days preparing for Christmas. To experience similar moments after Advent is past, download my Christmas gift to you: Scripture/prayer cards that you can print on your computer printer. Print on both sides of … Read more
Jesus is the reason for the season. Christmas is celebrating the coming of Christ to earth as a tiny babe in a manger to give us all eternal life. That should always be our focus. However, gift-giving has long been part of our Christmas traditions. The Wise Men worshipped and gave gifts to the Christ Child. The … Read more
photo credit: Pamela Heywood (Secret Tenerife) And it came to pass in those days, that there went out a decree from Caesar Augustus that all the world should be taxed. (And this taxing was first made when Cyrenius was governor of Syria.) And all went to be taxed, every one into his own city. And … Read more