Christmas
Christmas Pageant Report
Last Sunday night, we finally got the church Christmas play produced. We really struggled with it this year because we had less help than usual. We seemed to be surrounded by the perfect storm of people being too busy to assist and with less people to help to begin with, the Friday night set up … Continue reading
The Twelve Days of Christmas
I just love Christmas music of all types. I like the hymns like “The First Noel” and I like the secular tunes like, “Walking in a Winter Wonderland.” Most everyone has a favorite Christmas song. If I were to ask you yours, I’ll bet one would pop right into your mind. Did it? If I … Continue reading
The Faith of a Child
I was subbing in a fourth grade class one day last week and it just so happened that the fifth grade class was performing their holiday musical that day. The fifth grade class performs a musical every year and they are always fun to watch. It’s also a time when some of the less athletic … Continue reading
It’s Okay to Say Merry Christmas
I recently drove by this sign on the way to pick my kids up from school. I found myself saying, “right on!” Now, I have spent my entire life in the heart of the Bible Belt. I have always attended church and celebrated Christmas along with almost everyone I know. I’m not sure when saying … Continue reading
The True Magic of Christmas
It has often been said that Christmas has a certain magic about it. We love the Ebenezer Scrooge story and his transformation so much that a dozen adaptations have been made. Disney even got in on that one. From Miracle on 34th Street to It’s a Wonderful Life, we embrace the special magic that surrounds … Continue reading
Seeing God in Christmas Decorations
In my quest to search for more of God this Advent Season, I decided to do a little research on Christmas decorations. Not surprisingly, many were created as reminders that Jesus really is the reason for the season. Here’s some of the cool facts I learned. In the 15th century, in London, churches and … Continue reading
A Parade Story
This weekend, we had the Watkinsville Christmas Parade. It may not be the Macy’s Parade, but I’m here to tell you that our little Mayberryesque town, population 2,888, turns out for a parade. Everyone with a John Deere tractor, plasters a big, red bow on it and drives it down Main Street. Seriously, there are … Continue reading
Christmas Traditions
The Christmas season always makes me think of my granddaddy. That man loved Christmas. He loved the decorations and the music and he loved to carve a turkey. We always had a houseful of people visit on Christmas Day when he was alive. My sister and I had the forty-five record of All I Want … Continue reading
Do Not Be Afraid!
When we decorate for Christmas, we are likely to use an angel or two somewhere in our homes. Many of us top our trees with them. Artists and retailers have made angels to be beautiful and delicate. We think of them as comforting guardians who watch over us. The Nativity Story gives us a different … Continue reading
Oh Come, Oh Come, Emmanuel
Like many people, we put our Christmas tree up the weekend after Thanksgiving. That just seems to be the “right time” to decorate for Christmas. I just love meeting people on the road with a Christmas tree strapped onto their roof. I got behind several on the road over the past few days.Those trees always … Continue reading