why Easter is bigger than Christmas
Without launching into a theological debate, I want to address a little thought I’ve been having. I think Easter is a bigger deal than Christmas. Christmas is the celebration of the birth of Jesus...
View ArticleChristmas is Flesh and Blood
We should know by now that the holiday is not about the presents we receive. It really is about people. There are people who actually have to buy their own presents because there is no one in their...
View ArticleIs Peace on Earth Possible?
John 20 recounts the resurrection of Christ after He had been crucified. He appears to His disciples on three different occasions. Each time, He greets them with the same phrase: “Peace be with you!”...
View Article5 Ways to Prepare the Way for the Lord (at Christmas and Beyond)
John the Baptist was chosen by God to get people ready for the first Advent -Christmas. You and I are chosen by God to get people ready for the second Advent –the soon return of Jesus Christ! Isaiah...
View ArticleThe Christmas Gift That Everyone Needs
Regardless of how hard we try, the gift-giving season can create pressure. Whether it is trying to figure out what to buy that person “who has everything” or how to answer the question, “what would you...
View ArticleWho is Christmas for, Anyway?
Lots of retailers make a lot of money from Christmas sales. Major corporations enjoy record profits year after year at Christmastime. Marketers, delivery companies and small businesses count on big...
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