By Elaine Creasman There’s a new year here, and so many times we Christians who are going through hard times can have a “who cares” attitude. We mourn over the bad things that happened last year and have a certain dread about what lies ahead for us. God has given me a remedy that keeps […]
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 […]
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 […]
By Doug Redford In its opening verse, the beloved Christmas carol “Silent Night” describes a scene in which “All is calm, all is bright / Round yon virgin mother and child. Holy infant so tender and mild.” Yet the world beyond that mother and child was anything but calm and bright. It was a world […]
