Three wise men. Searching, studying, waiting, watching. A calling in their hearts had their eyes on the skies. Looking for a sign. Longing for a Savior. There must be more to life than living for self. Purpose. Passion. Filling for the emptiness carved by sin and suffering and anguish and life. Something to truly treasure. […]
The Lights of Christmas
The Music of Christmas
Music is huge in my family. Every holiday and gathering is marked by music. Families gathered round a campfire with guitars. Generations circling the piano singing with hearts and souls. Aunts and uncles. Nieces and nephews. Rocking chairs and wheel chairs. Family jumbled together and bonded by music. Especially the music of Christmas. This year […]
The 5 Kings of Christmas
Christmas Peace on earth and good will towards men. All creation waits for the coming Savior. silent nights. holy nights. starry skies. heavenly peace. Shadowy figures in a stable and one brings forth the Messiah. While shepherds worship and angels herald from the heavens, three kings seek the new born king. But are there only […]
The Crosses of Christmas
At Christmas, our hearts turn to thoughts of Jesus. We think of the newborn King swaddled in rough wool, laying in a manger. We ponder the cradle. But what about the cross? What does cross have to do with Christmas? ‘Cross the continent, Miles away, in the land of Persia, the Wise men readied supplies […]
Holidays or Holydays?
Holidays or Holydays? Christmas is the most wonderful time of the year. Especially after a divisive election season (Let’s just quit talking about it already). There is a certain excitement, energy and camaraderie around a national holiday. A common interest enables us to drop our animosity and connect to others. Hearts and hands working for […]