The Christmas Story

I normally start listening to Christmas music in about September and keep up with it through the end of the year, but I realized a few weeks ago that I have not listened much this year. Last week while I was driving with my sister, we listened to a song that reminds...

What Does Jesus Do?

When I was a little girl in Sunday School class, my teachers passed out “WWJD” bracelets. They were way too big, as they were one-size-fits-all, but we were second graders and took pride in wearing them and asking each other throughout the day, “What would Jesus do?!”...

Who Is Jesus?

My cousin, sister, and I had a day dedicated to only doing Christmas things this past weekend. We got seasonal coffee, watched Christmas movies, listened to Christmas music, and drove around to look at lights. We are a Christmas family, and we have always celebrated...

Good News of Great Joy

As Christmas draws nearer, we look forward to rejoicing and celebrating that over 2,000 years ago, the Hope of the world was born in a humble stable. We are approaching the end of a year that has seen the world weary, suffering, and uncertain, and because a baby King...

What Does Jesus Do?

When I was young, every last one of my friends had “WWJD” bracelets. They were way too big, as they were one-size-fits-all, but we took pride in wearing them and asking each other throughout the day, “What would Jesus do?!” This year, things seem a little different....

He Has Come!

The word “advent” means “coming” in Latin, and today — Christmas Day — we celebrate that the King has come! On a day that is often filled with noise, cheer, family, food, and loved ones, I think back to the day Jesus was born. While Christmas today has...