Twas the Night Jesus Came

Twas the night Jesus came and all through the town, Not a person would guess The Messiah came down. The earth gave no warning to speak God’s intent But this magical night I would never forget. The streets were all busy with strangers from far; No time to hear singing or see the bright star.…

Twas the Night Jesus Came – A Christmas Poem

Merry Christmas everyone! Blessings to you and your family. May you all know the joy of the true reason for this season - the Savior who is Christ the Lord.   Twas the Night Jesus Came Twas the night Jesus came and all through the town, Not a person would guess The Messiah came down. The…

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. My children are still sleeping, my husband is off…

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, Lydia, Samuel, & Phoebe

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 usually chosen to introduce the Christ-child…

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…

Christ in the Carols – O Come, O Come, Emmanuel

Over the next few weeks, I thought it would be nice to focus on a few popular hymns sung during the Christmas season. Songs we refer to as Christmas Carols. One of my all-time favorite 'Advent' Carols is O Come, O Come, Emmanuel. If you don't know what Advent means - it's the term used…

Wisemen and Storytellers

I've always thought the story of the Wisemen in the Bible was an interesting one. Otherwise known as Magi, they were probably King's counselors, astrologers, perhaps dabblers in a bit of occult...where we get the word magic.  They were Seekers, whatever else they were. Seekers of truth, knowledge, and in this story - they sought…