Christmas is my all time favorite time of year. It’s filled with good wishes of holiday cheer and love. People become more generous and reach out to those in their communities and families during this
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The Santa Dilemma ~ Keeping Jesus at the Center of Christmas
“Mom, is Santa real?” my curious six-year-old asked as I tucked him in and kissed his cheek. ‘Here we go,’ I thought. I took a deep breath and went the history route as I
Read moreA Thrill of Hope Against a River of Weariness
by Nan Jones @NanJonesAuthor The stars shone crisp against the black velvet sky. A chill in the air wrapped around me, teasing me with its accompanying shivers, but I didn’t care. I stood mesmerized.
Read moreSharing the News about a Really Big Holiday
I sat with my feet soaking in the warm water that sprayed from jets. The water rushed around my ankles and toes, calling me to relax a few minutes and forget about the hectic rush of shoppers
Read moreDon’t Miss the Disguises of Jesus
In the dream, we had to shepherd all the kids inside, because there was a strange man outside trying to lure them away from the house. And not just with penny candy or puppies. He
Read moreFrom Heaven’s Throne
What would you write on a thank you card to thank the One who left the spendor of heaven to be born on this dusty earth, live, and then die on a rugged cross so that you could one day join Him and experience that same heaven?
Read moreChristmas Is About The Cross
Christmastime makes it really difficult for me to keep secrets. When I was a child the suspense of not knowing what was in the packages with my name on them was torturous. Because of that
Read moreBecause Giving is at the Heart of Christmas
The act of giving is the centerpiece of Christmas. Jesus giving His all in order to save a hopeless and dying world was and is the crux of our hope and true joy this season.
Read moreWhite Christmas
Last night my family and I went to see Normal Community West High School’s rendition of Irving Berlin’s White Christmas. This nostalgic story of love, hope, and the goodness of mankind warms the heart and
Read moreChristmas this early? Really?
We started rehearsals already for our Christmas musical at church. “What?” you say. “Rehearsing already for Christmas? But that’s months away!” Yes, that’s what I said. Rehearsing for Christmas in September. Holidays flow onto each
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