Giving Christmas

The song, “Oh, Come, All Ye Faithful” rings in my head…I can’t seem to keep myself from humming.  (Lyrics by John F. Wade)  Oh, come, all ye faithful, Joyful and triumphant! Oh, come ye, oh, come ye to Bethlehem; Come and behold him Born the king of angels: Oh, come, let…

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Large Gifts Come in Small Packages

It’s a special day in early December and the third grade students are busy searching their bedrooms for unopened pizza parlor gifts, fast food giveaways, birthday party goodie, and unused knick-knacks from their desks. Their teacher reminded them yesterday that it’s Shoebox 2 Share time. The kids are encouraged to…

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Love Crucified Arose

Yes, that’s the title of an Easter song, but I cannot go through this season (which I love) without also thinking about the “reason for the season”. Is the reason for the season all about putting the baby in the manger ahead of Santa? To me, it’s about the Triune…

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