“Twas the season of Advent, when all through the earth, People were pausing to ponder Christ’s birth. The bright lights were hung ‘round the doorframes with care In hopes that Christmastime soon would be there…”
Continue reading →This is the first week of advent, the beginning of the Christmas season. Many families use advent calendars or wreath to help count down the days to Christmas and to keep Christ in Christmas.
Continue reading →Christmas is coming and children can hardly wait. They may keep asking is it Christmas yet? Use an advent wreath and activities to keep little ones occupied and help them focus on the reason we celebrate! Four candles evenly spaced … Continue reading →
I first learned of the song Grown-Up Christmas List when I discovered this Amy Grant video. It tells the story of an adult talking to Santa Claus, reminding him of the childhood fantasies she used to share with him; but now she … Continue reading →
“Blessed is she who has believed that what the Lord has said to her will be accomplished.” Luke 1:45 Preparing for Advent, I’m drawn to Mary’s faith. That she “simply” opened her life to the Lord as his handmaiden in … Continue reading →
But Jesus called the children to him and said, “Let the little children come to me, and do not hinder them, for the kingdom of God belongs to such as these.” Luke 18:16 NIV My one-year-old grandson’s eyes lit up … Continue reading →
