It always began on the first Sunday of December. Our choir master would call the page number we should turn to in our church hymnal and then boisterously lead our small congregation in the first Christmas carol of the season. Joy to the world the Lord is come let earth…
Read moreWith Christmas Eve just 3 weeks away, the pressure mounts. Today’s society dictates our home decor as well as our activities – trees, wreaths, Christmas cards, numerous gatherings of friends, family, coworkers, church members. Most of it has nothing to do with the truth of Christmas. Biblically, the birth…
Read moreHave you ever woken up in a morning and thought what day is it? I have been wondering what season is it? As seasons go it is actually still Autumn. However, looking out my window the light coating of snow seems to whisper Winter. Every store I enter screams Commercial…
Read moreThis past weekend my girls, their guys and the little guys aka my grandsons were all supposed to be together to celebrate Christmas. I had celebrated with each of my daughters’ and their families separately on or near December 25 but for all of us to be together in the…
Read more“Praise the Lord. How good it is to sing praises to our God, how pleasant and fitting to praise him!” Psalm 147:1 NIV There was a silly post on FB that said: “How many syllables are in Gloria?” “16 if you are Catholic.” I think it could have…
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