Christmas is here!
What’s the big deal?
Christmas is here! What's the big deal? Jesus came to earth long ago and we've been celebrating his birthday. It's fun, it's festive. But what's the big deal? Celebrations of Christmas come in all shapes and sizes. I think that most people enjoy this time of year. And...
Advent and Our Kids
As a kid I remember being given an Advent Calendar. It became a yearly event. I would open each door and it had a little picture or small devotional phrase that I didn’t fully understand but it also had a piece of chocolate that truly grasped my attention. Since...
Anticipation
But as for me, I watch in hope for the LORD, I wait for God my Savior; my God will hear me. ~Micah 7:7 (NIV) I am a sucker for sentimental commercials. So when Heinz ketchup promoted their product with Carly Simon’s 1971 classic song, Anticipation, I was all in. Do...
What is Advent?
How do I prepare? People across the world are familiar with Christmas, or at least a popularized version of it. Much of the world celebrates Christmas with family, presents, an evergreen tree, decorations, peppermint, and talk of a man in a red suit. Others focus more...