by Chris Yaw The celebration is a reenactment of Mary’s and Joseph’s search for lodging in Bethlehem. In the classic Las …
Christmas Song, Carol, Hymn: What’s the Difference?
Whether you call it a Christmas song, a Christmas hymn, or a Christian carol, sing to the glory of God during the season leading …
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Advent Conspiracy: Worship Fully, Spend Less, Give More, Love All
How can we ignore the sights and sounds of Christmas bombarding us, and focus on this holy time? How can we give in the true …
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Telling Time: Slowing Down in Advent
“Instead we believe that it’s a straight trajectory into the future, and we can go as fast as we please. This can move us away …
Digging Deeper: Christ the King
The readings for the last Sunday after Pentecost are full of references to the return of Christ, when evil will be …
Christmas in July: Early Pageant Planning
Summer Church School is well on its way. The Youth Mission Trip is over and all our young people and their …
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A Thrill of Hope: An Art-based Study for Advent & Christmas
We are big fans of John August Swanson. His art tells Bible stories in finely detailed, brilliantly colored paintings and original …
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Reflection: Why I’m not Decorating for Christmas this Year
I’m not lowering my expectations, I’m re-arranging them. Where once it was cooking and decorating, it is now laughter, …
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Advent Reflection: Unplugging the Fallacy of Composition
"We can be the first to wait. We might be at a disadvantage. We might not be able to impress the guests as well with our …
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On-the-Spot Christmas Pageant
"Whether you only have a few children or you’ve got a small group to present a Christmas play, it is not difficult to hold an …