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Everyday Life w/ Stephanie
Boxing Day: More about “Giving” than Receiving Punches.
Most Americans are not familiar with Boxing Day. We see it on those office supply store produced calendars, but always wonder what it's about. We think of a day where folks maybe get a chance to punch that annoying visitng family member and let out agressions. Or...
The Christmas Miracle You May Not Remember…
If There’d Been no Baby at Christmas…
As my mother sat me down to lead us in our Christmas devotion this morning, I had no idea the thoughts that would soon flood my mind and my heart. She read the story of a clergyman who fell asleep in his study during one Christmas Day. In his dream, he awoke and went...
Santa Claus the Mideasterner…is coming to town.
St. Nick a Mid Easterner? Well, kind of. Some of you may remember the days when the land currently known as Turkey was called Asia Minor. That’s what we saw on our maps at least back when I was in school and what we learned in geography. But I certainly don’t remember...
Advent finale: O Come, O Come Emmanuel.
The season of Anticipation is just about to hit a high note. This Sunday, we will light the final candle in the Advent wreath. But first... One of the very first solos that I ever performed was at a Christmas pageant. And I was thrilled when I learned which hymn I...
Advent: Light the 3rd Candle this Sunday.
This Sunday has a name. It's called Gaudete Sunday. Wow. $3 prize for whoever got that word right. For those of you new to this blog, welcome. We've been taking a look at Advent (the season of anticiption) this month, with a few sidebars along the way. If Advent is a...
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