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Come Thou Long Expected Jesus

Friday, December 20, 2024
When we bought our house several years ago, the former owners emphasized that they had always provided a fairly elaborate light display at Christmas, and the neighborhood would be expecting... Read More

Tidings of Comfort and Joy

Friday, December 13, 2024
One of my favorite carols began to ring in my head the other day. Even though it was not Christmas, the chorus echoed over and over in my mind:  “Oh,... Read More

Journey to Worship

Friday, January 12, 2024
January 6 was the feast of Epiphany, a day many celebrate the visit of the Wise Men who traveled “from the east” to worship Jesus, “the king of the Jews”... Read More

Immanuel: God With Us

Friday, December 22, 2023
I have so enjoyed our exploration this year of the attributes of our awesome God. What better time than Christmas to consider the depth of His love with the name... Read More

To Behold His Glory

Tuesday, December 20, 2022
Several years ago I completed a 3-year study curriculum that goes through each book of the Bible, at the fast pace of one book a week. We studied Abraham, Isaac,... Read More

An Unspeakable Gift

Thursday, December 01, 2022
“Thanks for your purchase, the cost is…”  How many times have we heard this warning phrase while out shopping for gifts? I know, during the holiday seasons I hear it... Read More

Who Were Those Women?

Friday, April 15, 2022
Some women were watching from a distance (Mark 15:40, NIV).After completing a two-year sojourn through My Utmost for His Highest by Oswald Chambers*, I struggled with his challenge to “get... Read More

Chosen by Grace

Monday, December 20, 2021
It is so easy to read the Christmas story, year after year, and not see anything new. But the other day I took the time to read the footnotes in... Read More

O Come, O Come Emmanuel

Monday, December 13, 2021
Christmas. Just that one word can evoke images, feelings, and memories as unique and varied as the individuals that have them. Time honored traditions, the presence of family, beautiful decorations,... Read More

Advent: The Coming of Christ

Thursday, December 02, 2021
Although Advent is not formally observed by every Christian church, we all do things to prepare for Christmas. Yes, I definitely decorate my house the weekend after Thanksgiving! But this... Read More