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        You might have read and learned about Genesis, the 28th Chapter, it tells the story of Jacob and his ladder dream. I remember youth group camping, sitting around the campfire singing.  Jacob’s Ladder seemed to always be a favorite (of course Kum Ba Yah and Michael … Continue reading →

I remember the storm. The power was out. The rain was beating against the windows. Gusts of wind howled fiercely. As darkness fell, we huddled together under blankets for warmth. One little candle flickered bravely on the table. It was … Continue reading →

Recently, I did a little research about the origins of carols and caroling. As is often the case with customs that have been in practice for thousands of years, the history is vague.   I did learn that many of the … Continue reading →

Advent means coming. The season remembers Christ coming as the child in Bethlehem and his coming again at the end of time as King of kings. The coming of Christ is more than a past and future event. The Lord … Continue reading →

Joseph took Mary as his wife; together they set out for the town of Bethlehem. Mary jostled along riding on the donkey. Joseph led the animal as carefully as he could. It was the beginning of their journey together and … Continue reading →

IN these shortened times of daylight, I thought this might be appropriate. Did you know that the space program is busy proving that what has been called “myth” in the Bible is true? Astronauts and space scientists in Green Belt, … Continue reading →

It is no wonder that Handel chose many passages from the book of Isaiah when he wrote the Messiah.  It’s one of the most important prophetic books in the Old Testament.  It may be a collection of writings by different … Continue reading →

        My walking shoes on, water bottle with me, and off I go.  I discovered if I am constantly looking down, I notice each bit of gravel, pine cone, sticks and seem to slow down.  If, however, I look ahead my pace picks … Continue reading →

I recently ran across this parody of the poem T’was the Night Before Christmas. It is appropriate for this time of the year and gives us something to think about as we traverse through the holiday season. Twas the night … Continue reading →

I was thinking about this topic today. It came to me that the advent attitude of anticipation, preparation and excitement is not something that we should reserve for the first weeks of December.  During Advent, we spend time waiting for … Continue reading →