The journey would have started by now. The leather bags packed. Not Gucci of course, but the hand stitched, homemade kind. Draped across the back of the donkey, full of the necessary things for the days ahead. The look in Mary’s eyes held glistening tears—she was leaving her parents home. …
Read moreLyrics to a popular song call this the “most wonderful time of the year.” There are indeed many wonderful things about this time of year; however, over the past few days, as we turned the calendar to December, I couldn’t help but think of all those who most likely would…
Read more“I will extol Thee, my God, O King; And I will bless Thy name forever and ever. Everyday I will bless Thee, and I will praise Thy name forever and ever. Great is the LORD, and highly to be praised; and His greatness is unsearchable. One generation shall praise Thy…
Read moreTwo thousand years ago, on a night lit brightly by a heavenly star, a young mother gave birth to a Holy Child. In a humble manger in Bethlehem Love entered the world in human form. Angels announced it, shepherds welcomed it and wise men celebrated it. The long anticipated arrival…
Read moreOh come all ye faithful, joyful and triumphant, oh come ye, oh come ye to Bethlehem… I love Christmas carols especially the old hymns that we sang in church when I was growing up. Somehow, when the musicians started playing and the choir began singing you “felt” Christmas. The words…
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