Christmas Carol Messages: Joy to the World As the Christmas season draws to a close, it seems appropriate to end this series of Christmas carol messages with a carol that was not written for Christmas! Did you know that one of the most beloved Christmas carols...
Christmas Carol Messages: O Come All Ye Faithful Christmas is a time of coming together. Families reunite around a Christmas tree and a tabletop laden with holiday treats. Church congregations join in celebrating with candle-lit services. Communities come...
Christmas Carol Messages: Angels From the Realms of Glory Angelology—the study of angels—is more popular than ever. Yet, there are more misconceptions about angels today than ever before. You’ve probably seen photos of baby cherubs wearing a diaper and carrying...
Christmas Carol Messages: "O Little Town of Bethlehem" What was so special about Bethlehem? Of all the towns in ancient Israel, why did God the Father choose Bethlehem as the birthplace of His Son? When we sing of the little town of Bethlehem, we’re often...
Christmas Carol Messages: "Come Thou Long Expected Jesus" Many leaders have founded religions based on claims they received a message from God. So how do we know the message of Jesus Christ is the only valid and anointed way to God? What about the messages of...
A Heart for Hospitality: Bless or Impress? The articles and blog posts are already flooding magazines and websites. And if I see one more magazine spread on how to host the perfect Thanksgiving or Christmas dinner party, I may scream. The seasonal articles and...
Advent: Prince of Peace Four weeks of Advent – four names of the Christ-child from the prophet Isaiah. “For to us a child is born, to us a son is given, and the government will be on his shoulders. And he will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God,...
Advent: The Everlasting Father Father. A title that may evoke joy or sadness, blame or gratitude, depending on your personal experience. One thing it does not evoke is indifference. Four weeks of Advent—four names of the Christ-child from the prophet Isaiah....
Advent: Mighty God Soft, adorable bundles of joy. Who doesn’t love sweet little babies? Vulnerable, helpless, and defenseless. They bring out the best in us, don’t they? Our instinct is to cuddle and protect them. To keep them safe and give them everything they...
Advent: Wonderful Counselor Christmas is my absolute favorite time of year. Since most of my friends know this, they either feed my passion or tease me about it. Either way, I relish the four weeks of Advent as a time of joyful expectation as I count down the...
Christmas Carol Messages: Joy to the World As the Christmas season draws to a close, it seems appropriate to...
Christmas Carol Messages: O Come All Ye Faithful Christmas is a time of coming together. Families reunite...
Christmas Carol Messages: Angels From the Realms of Glory Angelology—the study of angels—is more popular than...