Monthly Archives: December 2013

It’s the WHY – not the WHAT – That Matters Most

It’s the WHY – not the WHAT – That Matters Most A New Look at the New Year’s Resolution “So whether you eat or drink or whatever you do, do it all for the glory of God.” I Corinthians 10:31 … Continue reading

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He Came!

“The virgin will be with child and will give birth to a son, and they will call him Immanuel”–which means, “God with us.” Matthew 1:23 He came. Christmas – more than anything else – is a time to joyfully celebrate … Continue reading

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No Vacancy: Have We Given the Innkeeper a Bad Rap?

  “and she gave birth to her firstborn, a son.  She wrapped him in cloths and placed him in a manger, because there was no room for them in the inn.” Luke 2:7  Surely, the only thing worse than making … Continue reading

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Simply Christmas

My community has been shut down for days.  Freezing rain, sleet, and then eight inches of snow layered one on top of the other have resulted in school closings, events cancelled, and a forced time out for most of us. … Continue reading

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Have Yourself a MARY Little Christmas

The Mary-Martha tension is a continual challenge for most of us. Finding the right balance between the eternal and the tempo­ral is a daily dilemma. Perhaps this angst is never greater than during the holiday season. Our desire to do … Continue reading

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