Glimmers or Love Notes From God?
Sometimes we can get so overwhelmed with our “to do list” and the very real problems we are facing. We might start feeling like Eyeore, Winnie the Pooh’s friend. It just seems impossible to follow Paul’s admonition!…
The History of Christmas Carols
Did you ever wonder where our traditional carols came from?
What Does Advent Mean and Why Do We Celebrate?
When I was growing up, my Church did not observe the season of Advent in a formal way. It is not in the scriptures but neither is Christmas as we celebrate today. The tradition of focusing on…
Jesus’ Last Journey to Jerusalem
When Jesus and His disciples were preparing to go to Jerusalem for Passover He tried to clearly explain that His end was near but they did not understand. Jesus knew there was still work to do in…
Behold Immanuel
This advent season I have heard a lot about two terms; Behold and Immanuel. The word “Behold” is used 1298 times in the whole Bible. It means to look intensely not just a glance but to gaze…
Trusting God in the midst of Life's Storms with Nancy Smith
