In those days Caesar Augustus issued a decree that a census should be taken of the entire Roman world. (This was the first census that took place while Quirinius was governor of Syria.) And everyone went to their own town to register. So Joseph also went up from the town of Nazareth in Galilee to Judea, to Bethlehem the town of David, because he belonged to the house and line of David. He went there to register with Mary, who was pledged to be married to him and was expecting a child. While they were … [Read more...] about Merry Christmas!
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Kingdom Calling in the New Year
He has told you, O man, what is good; and what does the Lord require of you but to do justice, and to love kindness, and to walk humbly with your God? -- Micah 6:8 When it goes well with the righteous, the city rejoices, and when the wicked perish there are shouts of gladness. -- Proverbs 11:10 When behind me arose such a clatter, I turned to see what was the matter. And what did I find? A little one eager to add Amy Sherman's Kingdom Calling: Vocational Stewardship for the Common Good (InterVarsity Press. … [Read more...] about Kingdom Calling in the New Year
(After) Advent: Celebrating Well
There are sad sights to be seen driving down my alley. They are the remains of Christmas trees, laying by the curb. Some have tinsel still caught in their branches. These trees were purchased and brought home with much excitement, and now they sit abandoned waiting for the city to come recycle them into compost. What is really sad is that Christmas is not over. Yes, Christmas Day has come and gone, but Christmas lasts twelve days. The ancient Church knew that Christmas was too important to only celebrate for one day, … [Read more...] about (After) Advent: Celebrating Well
Praise and Thanksgiving
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2V0TpO5M5qA Please join me in "hitting the brakes," receiving/practicing hospitality, sitting, eating, and giving praise/thanksgiving to the Lord our God.* … [Read more...] about Praise and Thanksgiving
What have you been watching over Christmas Break?
Last week I asked, What have you been reading over Christmas Break?* Now I'd like to know what you've been watching. Below is my movie reel with some comments. Comments ... … [Read more...] about What have you been watching over Christmas Break?