by Joanne | Dec 19, 2013 | Christmas 2013
So our Christmas tree….. My husband and I went to get it by ourselves. The first time in many years that we are back to just the two of us. We decided to compromise on size – our children still wanting a very tall one, us wanting a much smaller one now. We...
by Joanne | Dec 18, 2013 | Christmas 2013
I grew up in church – Sunday School. Vacation Bible School. Friday Night Youth Group. Each played a vital part in my life. They were my introduction to Jesus and to community. I have such fond memories of participating in the annual children’s Christmas...
by Joanne | Dec 17, 2013 | Christmas 2013
This time of the year is filled with promises. Promises of gifts, of time spent together with family and friends, of laughter and of remembering. I often find myself remembering all the promises that have been given to me. The promise that is born today. The birth of...
by Joanne | Dec 16, 2013 | Christmas 2013
It is amazing how a song can hit with a freshness that causes one to stop in absolute wonder. One line breathes life into that which has been known for years. A virgin cried when You were born. Tears of joy and tears of pain. Mary, a young girl, pregnant and unsure of...
by Joanne | Dec 15, 2013 | Christmas 2013
Lord, I can only imagine the joy-filled praise that flowed from Mary’s and Elizabeth’s hearts as they shared the good news of the coming Messiah. Yet my joy should be even greater because, while they were anticipating the arrival of the Messiah in the...
by Joanne | Dec 14, 2013 | Christmas 2013
The children’s story of Frosty the Snowman has delighted people for years. The friendly snowman is able to romp through the town with the children when his top hat brings him to life. I have heard the song a few times over the last few weeks and several thoughts...
