On Christmas Day, place the baby Jesus in your Nativity to complete the group of Nativity figurines and celebrate that, “For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Savior, which is Christ the Lord.” (Luke 2:11) In this beautiful passage …
Nativity Alive: The Shepherds Hurried into Christmas
* Affiliate links included. With a dozen sheep in my backyard, I appreciate the shepherds. These lowly young men with little education and spiritual knowledge ate simple foods, endured harsh weather in primitive wild lodgings, and defended themselves against animals, lions, bears, wolves, and thieves, …
Nativity Alive: We Could All Use a Little Good News
Angels are mentioned over 300 times in the Bible: 45 encounters in the Old Testament and 70 appearances in the New. Described as created beings, they number in the millions. The shepherds probably did not see anything resembling our Christmas pageant characters robed in white …
Nativity Alive: O Come let us Adore Him
*Affiliate links included. On day four, we considered the wise men in our Nativity set. They came the farthest, following one bright star, to find a King. As soon as they saw the child with His mother Mary—and before they did anything else—Matthew 2:11 says …
Wise Men and 4 Gift Ideas
On coming to the house, they saw the child with his mother Mary, and they bowed down and worshiped him. Then they opened their treasures and presented him with gifts of gold, frankincense and myrrh. (Matthew 2:11) At Christmas we read bumper stickers stating, “Wise …
Nativity Alive: Joseph’s Obedience
I often make mistakes as a parent and wish my kids had a more perfect mom. But can you imagine what it would feel like to be Joseph, chosen to raise the Son of God? What a profound honor and what a great responsibility! What …
Nativity Alive: Mary’s Christmas
“Merry Christmas” takes on new meaning when we consider the nine months leading up to Mary’s Christmas. She was visited by an angel, overcome by the Holy Spirit, and informed she was pregnant with the Son of God. She left home for three months and …
Nativity Alive: Simple Lessons from the Manger
Fill in the blank about how you’d like to describe Christmas 2015 “This year was the most meaningful Christmas because…. ___________” I don’t think you wrote: Presents Parties Recipes Perfect Christmas photo Decorations Perhaps you hoped for: Wonderful Memories Family Faith Peace How can we …
5 Fiction Books the Staff has Fallen in Love with this Year
*Affiliate links included. Today I’m sharing 5 fiction books the staff has fallen in love with this year. You will see the book, name of the author followed by the staffer recommending the book. Grab a cup of coffee (or tea) and add a few books to your …
Thankful for Time to Recharge
Brew a cup of tea or coffee Pull out a chair at your dining table Spread Your Bible before you Take out your reading glasses Grab a pen or pencil and… Dive into the Word. Make this little habitat your habit and remember why… Psalm …