Twas the day after Christmas and all through the house… All the hustle and bustle, the shopping and cooking, the decorating and parties, the joy of giving and receiving are over. What is left? For many, just a messy house, or a long trip back home. But for those who…
Read moreA few evenings ago, as per my usual annual Christmas tradition, I curled up in the front of the television with my mug of hot chocolate in anticipation of getting lost in the make believe world of my favorite classic Christmas movie. It’s a Wonderful Life is one of my…
Read moreHas a phone call or conversation ever delivered incomprehensible news and you wondered, “How can this be?” You’re not alone… A devout priest, Zechariah was a descendent of Aaron. When his priestly division was on duty at the Temple in Jerusalem, he was chosen to enter the Holy Place. A…
Read moreWhat will occupy your thoughts, drive your decisions, determine your schedule and dominate your days as we celebrate Christmas? The retailers remind us in various ways that “Jesus is the reason for the season,” but all too often, even though our desire is to celebrate the birth of our Savior,…
Read moreIt 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…
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