Advent

My favorite Christmas carol is “O Holy Night.” The words take me away and fill me with such joy. I am reminded that Christmas isn’t just another season or day celebrated without a second thought. The words of the song echo in our hearts this year, “a thrill of hope, a weary world rejoices.”  We…

Can you hear it? That faint sound of Christmas music ringing through the air, colder weather coming to call, and the twinkling of Christmas lights. Yes, it’s that time of year again. There are a million things to do and shopping lists are a mile long. With this season comes great expectations. One thing most…

I have a deep love for Christmas and an even stronger connection with the season of Advent. It is a sacred season that I plan and pray for every year. I use it as a time to disconnect, step back, soak in, breathe in the love of God. I have chosen to take the busiest…

Our conversation around the dinner table took a fast turn when we asked our five-year-old a simple question, “What is Christmas really about?” His answer left us speechless, with eyes wide, and almost undone.  “Presents, of course.” We thought with the time spent in church and what we have taught at home that the true…