Posts about Holidays (2)

This Christmas, we pause to reflect on the miracle of Jesus’ birth as the spark that led to a Spirit-filled Church. As we celebrate, may we be reminded of our calling to bear one another’s burdens.

As the leaves turn and calendars fill, it’s easy to get swept up in the swirl of fall festivals, Thanksgiving prep, Christmas concerts, and year-end deadlines. The holiday season, rich with tradition and togetherness, can quickly become a blur of busyness. During it all, we often face a quiet tension: how do we steward our time not just for productivity, but for presence? How do we make time for what matters most?

 Fatherhood isn’t about being perfect; it’s about being present. Learn how simple, joyful moments with your kids can create a legacy of love, resilience, and unwavering presence amidst life’s distractions. 

As Martha’s brother, Lazarus, lay four days dead in a tomb, Jesus told her, “I am the resurrection and the life. Whoever believes in Me will live, even though he dies. And everyone who lives and believes in Me will never die. Do you believe this?” (John 11:25-26)

[As originally seen at Crosswalk.com] The Bible tells us that God is love. It declares He loved us first. It calls Him our first love. But when pain or troubles come into our lives, we might, in the deepest corners of our heart, wonder, “Is that really true? Does God really love me?” (1 John 4:8-19, Isa. 63:7-14)

[As previously seen on beliefnet.com] On January 6th, some Christians choose to observe Epiphany, a traditional church holiday commemorating the magi’s visit to Jesus. As believers, the concept of epiphany could also take on a larger context, one that lasts throughout the year.

For the “doers” among us, a New Year’s resolution can be motivating, even comforting really. We can do all the necessary things and make the resolution happen. Unless we can’t. What do we do about those things left… unresolved?

Cranberries may have made an appearance on your Thanksgiving table this year. Maybe as cranberry sauce to accompany your turkey or even added to your stuffing. But “cranberry season” is just warming up!