Category Archives: 2010 Advent

Do you believe in Santa Claus? I’ve never seen him. Everyone tells kids to write their letter to Santa. There are lots of legends surrounding him. He is surrounded by miraculous beings (elves, reindeer that can fly, a red-nosed reindeer) … Continue reading →

The dictionary defines Emmanuel as “the name given to Christ as the deliverer of Judah prophesied by Isaiah.” “Therefore the Lord himself shall give you a sign; Behold, a virgin shall conceive, and bear a son, and shall call his … Continue reading →

Sometimes I hear people complain that December 25th isn’t really the date of Jesus’ birth. It’s just the date that was used to celebrate the Winter Solstice. Or someone wanted to rebrand some other holiday for Christianity.

You know how you have the best of intentions? You’ve made a list of things you need to get done. It’s a lot of stuff. Some of them are time critical. All are important. A few are promises. And then … Continue reading →

This is what we need to remember: this holiday season is about the Birth of Jesus. It is very easy to get caught up in the stuff of the season, the decorations, the shopping, flashy lights and loud music (Yes, … Continue reading →

Advent is defined as a noun, “the arrival of a notable person, thing, or event.” The Advent season is upon us. For many people, Christmas is only a time of vacation from work, an opportunity to travel, spend time with … Continue reading →