The Gift of Life

The Gift of Life

I am always touched by those videos where people meet for the first time because a loved one donated their organs after death. One dad biked 1400 miles to meet the person who received his daughter’s heart. It was touching to see the man express his gratitude to...
The Joy of the Lord

The Joy of the Lord

It’s the day before Christmas. As family and friends gather to celebrate the newborn king, there is an anticipation for what is about to happen. A joyful mood fills our hearts and our houses as we enjoy time together. Are we aware that joy comes from our Lord...
Finding the Perfect Gift

Finding the Perfect Gift

We can spend hours finding the perfect gift for Christmas. Scrolling through Amazon or braving Black Friday we can exert a lot of time and energy finding just the right present to give our loved ones. You’re not alone. Three very smart men traveled a long way to...
The First Christmas

The First Christmas

What is your house like Christmas day? With four children our house is full of energy. The kids wake up way too early, and the noise level raises significantly once they begin to open up their gifts. After that, we have our traditional breakfast with our neighbor...
Joy to the World

Joy to the World

The most popular song at Christmas is Joy to the World. Isaac Watts wrote it in 1867 and later it was put to the music of Handel’s Messiah. The song was part of Watts writing hymns through the Psalms and Joy to the World was a response to Psalm 98. As you sing...
Home for the Holidays

Home for the Holidays

There are a lot of movies out there that chronicle someone trying to get home for holidays. Some are funny as we watch the main character go through ridiculous circumstances and horrible weather just to be with their family for the holidays. Joseph and Mary took a...