Every Christmas Eve we’re invited to the manger. The manger is the centre-piece of every nativity set. And the manger central to the account of the very first Christmas. Have you ever asked why?
Read More
I’m talking about that giddy, uncontrollable joy, where you want to run and jump and shout for joy?
Some of you may feel like this is an unfair question. That this year, 2020, has not been very joyful at all. However, there is one moment of giddy, uncontrollable joy that happened hundreds, if not thousands of times throughout 2020. And that’s when parents find out a baby’s on the way!
Specifically, for those first-time parents! We’ve all seen those videos on social, where a mom plans a pregnancy reveal to her husband on camera. And what does he do? He goes crazy; crying or laughing, sometimes both at the same time. He is overwhelmed with joy!
Then, an even better video-clip is when the couple tells the first-time grandparents. I especially love watching grandmas! She starts dancing around the kitchen or living room like a crazy lady! You can’t help but smile or laugh.
Now imagine for a moment, receiving that baby announcement after 400 years of waiting.
Read More
Why We Should Receive Him. At Christmas we celebrate that very first Christmas in Bethlehem. When they, welcomed Jesus Christ into the world. But why did
Read MoreHow Charlie Brown Keeps Christ In Christmas I watch “A Charlie Brown Christmas” every year. If you haven’t seen it, here’s a snapshot: Framed within the
Read MorePART 3: The Joy of the Church! This week, we’ve been looking at some key passages surrounding Joy. If you missed the first 2 posts,
Read MorePART 1: The Joy of the Shepherds. “And there were shepherds living out in the fields nearby, keeping watch over their flocks at night.An angel
Read More
8 Study Questions On Joy. “Good news of great joy!” For your small group ministry studying each theme as Christmas approaches; here’s this week’s advent addition,
Read MoreView More