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The After-Christmas blues?
I stare out my dining room window this morning, watching as snowflakes dance and twirl to the frosted ground. Just me, a tall glass of chocolate milk, my computer, a darkened dining room, and the light from the framed winter wonderland. It’s the day after Christmas....
Christmas Wishes from my Family to Yours
MERRY CHRISTMAS! God came wrapped in the flesh of a human child so that humans can become children of God. YES, Christmas is all about Family. May you unwrap the gift of God’s love this Christmas and revel in the Father’s grace. Love, Dwight, Pepper, Ben, Aaron,...
The Christmas Light has Come
The prologue to John 1 is a unique twist to the Christmas story. In my post on Monday, I talked about how God’s great story of redemption started with the foundation of time. John was intentional in using “In the beginning…” in the first verse of his Gospel – a clear...
In the Beginning…Christmas
Have you ever thought about the authors of the Bible? Of course the main author is God, but through his inspiration, men wrote these amazing words that we read today. As the Christmas season comes to us, our family is studying the book of John. It isn’t the gospel...
Christ in the Carols – Angels We Have Heard on High
This is easily one of my favorite Christmas carols. I know, I know - I seem to say that a lot, but there are so many to like! One reason this one appeals to me so much, is because it feels like you ought to dance when you sing it. (okay, for me anyway). I want to toss...
Christ in the Carols – Hark! The Herald Angels Sing!
Hark! The Herald Angels Sing is a beautiful song of praise – calling us to listen to the news from the angels. The words are attributed to 18th century hymnist, Charles Wesley. Set to the lively tune of a Felix Mendelssohn cantata, this carol sets the scene for a...
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