Mary, Martha, and Christmas
Mary and Martha and Christmas? Those sisters aren't part of the Christmas story! Well, that's true. But let's look at [...]
A King in a Manger: A Christmas Mini-Concert
In him [Jesus] was life, and that life was the light of all mankind. The light shines in the darkness, [...]
Is Jesus Missing From Our Christmas?
A sweet vintage nativity set caught my eye the other day. The plaster characters were made in Italy and must [...]
A Birthday and a Movie
We celebrated my mom's 94th birthday last weekend! Her health is good, her mind is clear, and she makes people [...]
What Were You Doing on Christmas Eve, 1968?
Christmas Adventure Christmas Eve, 1968. I was a college freshman and my parents, three siblings, and I were packed into [...]
No Joseph
As I unwrapped the nativity figures I brought home from Burundi I noticed that there was no Joseph character. Mary? [...]
Immanuel, God with Us
All this took place to fulfill what the Lord had said through the prophet: “The virgin will conceive and give [...]
Through Simeon’s Eyes
You held the newborn Jesus in your arms, Simeon. Oh, I would like to have been there, looking at you [...]
Unexpected Jesus
Written by Kathy Gallagaher, guest blogger Let’s pause, right here in the hush before Christmas, and inhale deeply. What does [...]
Away in a Manger
Artwork by Tom Kauffman The night was glorious. Icicles shimmered in the moonlight; the snow crunched beneath the [...]