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
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
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
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
“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
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
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
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
“I will put enmity between you and the woman, and between your offspring and her offspring; he shall bruise your head, and you shall bruise his heel” (Genesis 3:15, ESV).Why... Read More
It was our first Christmas Eve as a married couple and I was attaching two stockings to the bannister of the little set of stairs lining the tiny living room... Read More