Come and See

My wife, Lori has a large family.  She has 6 brothers and sisters, plus, kids, grandkids, great-grandkids, in-laws, nephews, nieces, great nephews, great nieces…you get the idea.  There’s a lot of ‘em!   So, when her family gathers for Christmas, or other holidays… well, it can be a little nutty.  What they consider a medium sized family gathering is probably 25-30 people.  And … More Come and See

Love Knows Your Name

Of course, the shepherds were terrified.  Of course, they were!  They had to be terrified…because that night, they were just minding their own business…doing what shepherds do, when out of nowhere, an angel of the Lord stood before them and the glory of the Lord shown around them.   They were terrified at the shock of it all, but … More Love Knows Your Name

This is Christmas

Christmas.  Just hearing the word fills our hearts with warmth. It brings memories of glowing lights, joyful gatherings, candlelight, and music that stirs our very soul. But beyond the joy and tradition, Christmas is the season of love coming to earth; a celebration of the child who changed…well, who changed everything. Today, through these beautiful carols … More This is Christmas

You Are a Blessing

Pastor Alan Sherouse writes a story about preparing for Christmas with his children.  He wanted his kids to understand the real meaning of Christmas.  So, one night, in the middle of December, he sat down at the kitchen table with his youngest child, and they began to assemble a cardboard cutout nativity scene:  a stable, a manger, Mary and Joseph, … More You Are a Blessing

When Broken Dreams are Mended

In his book, The Easy Yoke, author Doug Webster tells a story about a young, energetic and idealistic seminary student in Philadelphia.  His name was Ted, and he was studying to be a pastor.  In fact, he dreamed about being a pastor.  It’s all he’d wanted to be since seventh grade.  He was motivated.  He had energy.  He had enthusiasm.  His first seminary class was called “How … More When Broken Dreams are Mended

Hear, See and Go

For the shepherds outside of Bethlehem, the night of that first Christmas was just like any other night.  All the sheep had been gathered in and there was nothing left to do except to keep watch, talk with one another, and stay stay close to the campfire, keeping warm.  That night, however, their quiet routine was … More Hear, See and Go