I hope you had a wonderful Christmas, whether you had a big celebration or a quiet day like my family did. If your Christmas was full of fighting and uncomfortable situations, I’m sorry. Remember, though, that Christmas is not about family. Christmas is not about getting or giving gifts. Christmas is really about Jesus. What…
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Today we’re looking at my favorite Christmas carol: “What Child Is This?” Let’s look at some of the funny, old words in this song and at the most important thing about Christmas. (Hint: It’s not the birth of a baby.) The Song Do you know the song “What Child Is This?” Here’s a video of…
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The story of the little drummer boy is not in the Bible, but this fictional story points to an important truth. The Song Are you a fan of Pentatonix? Their version of “Little Drummer Boy” amazes me. I don’t know how a human mouth, throat, and voice can make all those complex drumming sounds. Wow!…
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Prince William and Kate Middleton have had two royal babies to date. Prince George and Princess Charlotte were both born in a hospital. They live in palaces and royal residences (which is a fancy way to say “home”). If you heard that a king who was supposed to be greater than any other king was…
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Things are going well, everyone is happy, everyone is healthy, and our prayers have been answered. What’s next, or are we just idling along in life? How does prayer fit into our lives during good times? Early in Jesus’ ministry things were going well. He had large crowds following Him and hanging on every word…
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When you have experienced tragedy or loss, holidays can be a trigger for those memories. It doesn’t help that everyone else around you seems to be celebrating and so happy . Even at church the message can seem to be: “Why aren’t you happy? It’s Jesus’ birthday!” Is that really what God thinks? Is it…
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“Go Tell It On The Mountain” is a popular Christmas song, especially for kids. Do you ever stop to think about what it means? Why a mountain? What are we supposed to tell? What does it have to do with shepherds? The Song (with lyrics) Go, Tell It On The Mountain, Over the hills and…
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Did you know Jesus celebrated Hanukkah? In fact, at one such celebration, He taught something very important about Himself. What is Hanukkah? Here is a video that explains the origin of the Jewish holiday of Hanukkah (also spelled Chanukah). Jesus Celebrated Hanukkah John 10:22-39 describe Jesus’ teaching as He was in Jerusalem for the Feast…
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Versions of this question are often tossed around when new babies are born. “Who do you think he (or she) looks like?” Usually, the answer is mom, dad, or a mix of the two. Physical characteristics pass from generation to generation, but so do character traits and other tendencies. Do you ever wonder who Jesus…
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Did you know that not all Christmas carols are happy? One sad carol is the “Coventry Carol,” also known as “Lully Lullay.” You may not remember it, but this is one of my favorites. The words and music are sad, but they point to the hope we have in Jesus Christ. NOTE TO PARENTS: Please…
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