Isaiah 9:2 “The people walking in darkness have seen a great light; on those living in the land of deep darkness a light has dawned.” Several years ago my husband and I decided to plant Blue Spruce Christmas trees. We had high hopes that selling them would help pay for our Continue Reading…
Luke 2:10-11 “But the angel said to them, “Do not be afraid. I bring you good news that will cause great joy for all the people. Today in the town of David a Savior has been born to you; he is the Messiah, the Lord.” Silent night; holy night; all is calm; all is Continue Reading…
Luke 2:11 “Today in the town of David a Savior has been born to you; he is the Messiah, the Lord.” I’ve always liked the Christmas carol, “I Wonder As I Wander.” I wonder as I wander out under the sky, How Jesus the Savior did come for to die. Continue Reading…
God’s love covers all our wrong-doing. He covers us, then wants us to cover others who wrong us with the same kind of love.
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Luke 2:10-11 And the angel said to them, “Fear not, for behold, I bring you good news of great joy that will be for all the people. For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Savior, who is Christ the Lord.” I saw a sign on a marquee today: The gift of Continue Reading…
1 Corinthians 11:2 “I praise you for remembering me in everything and for holding to the traditions just as I passed them on to you.” Ornaments on our tree reminding me of special friends, of special places, of special events like “baby’s first Christmas.” Candle-lit Christmas Eve services. Eggnog coffee. Gift opening Continue Reading…
John 1:1 “In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God.” Gifts. Gifts. Gifts. Gifts come in all sizes and packages, but at Christmas we focus on the one gift that surpasses them all…. The best gift ever given to the world—the Continue Reading…
Isaiah 53:1 “Who has believed our message and to whom has the arm of the Lord been revealed? There are two types of people in the world: those who love surprises and those who hate them. I definitely fall into the first category…especially around Christmas. My husband likes to tell the story of Continue Reading…
Luke 2:10 “And the angel said to them, ‘Fear not, for behold, I bring you good news of great joy that will be for all the people….’” Sometimes my mind feels like a pinball machine. Spring-loaded thoughts dart, spin and flip everywhere looking for a place to land. Emotions ranging from Continue Reading…
Mark 2:27 “Then he said to them, ‘The Sabbath was made for man, not man for the Sabbath.’” I’m going for “tunnel vision” this Christmas. I want my mind to be wrapped around one overriding thought: Christmas was made for us, not us for Christmas. Of course I’m paraphrasing what Continue Reading…