By Bob Laver It was quite a nativity scene. The Wise Men were trying to stay focused on the Christ child. The shepherds were wandering a bit. Even Mary and Joseph were hoping they were in the right place and not off course. I’m sure the first century nativity scene faced the same thing, but […]
Laura McKillip Wood Every November when she was a child, Rebecca Monnier and her family helped serve Thanksgiving dinner at a homeless shelter in her hometown near Omaha, Nebraska. “While this was really small, it opened my eyes to the world outside of the one I was used to, and I really believe that sparked […]
David Faust Do you know that groundhogs can climb trees? I didn’t realize this was possible, but recently I saw a groundhog sitting on a limb about 15 feet off the ground in the plum tree behind our house. My wife, Candy, took a picture of it to prove we weren’t seeing things. For further […]
By Kelly Carr There are many ways people reacted over 2,000 years ago to a small Jewish boy born in the overcrowded town of David. • The shepherds glorified and praised. • Mary treasured and pondered. • The Magi followed and worshipped. • Joseph protected and obeyed. You’ve heard this story year after year. How […]
By Drew Coons Christmas means many things to different people. Family, gifts, vacation, traditions, carols, and food are all part of the holidays. Christians celebrate the birth of Christ. Memories of Christmases past can bring joy and sometimes sadness. For me, Christmas is mainly about hope. A Need for Hope I spent most of my […]
