‘Twas the night before Christmas, when all through the church
Youth leaders were panicked, left in a lurch.
The Youth Christmas Party, was one day away
And they hadn’t decided, what to do or to say
The youth were all restless, expectations sky high
Wacky icebreakers, games, and devotions, OH MY!
Stockings a mystery and they didn’t wear socks,
But …
Questions, questions, questions. Our lives are filled with questions we ask of God. How will I find the right husband or wife? Where should I go to college? Why am I not enjoying life more? How should I serve God? How can I live for God in my job? Will I make it? How long will I be in Singapore? …
A middle-aged woman posted her Christmas wish list on the refrigerator door so her husband would be sure not to miss it.
Rather than listing certain items of desire, she simply wanted her husband to use a little romantic creativity and so requested, “this year, get me something that will make me look beautiful for you.”
When Christmas rolled around, …
Seasons Greetings
The usual large flamboyant typeface associated with the seasons greetings has been downsized this year commensurate with the trend toward corporate downsizing. [And the fact that email does not support typeface control]
The recent announcement that Donner and Blitzen have elected to take the early reindeer retirement package has triggered a good deal of concern about whether they …
Description
Take the youth to the local Bowling Alley for a little dress-up fun! Use Halloween costumes or if you are adverse to the idea of doing something related to Halloween, have Biblical costumes or wacky clothing items available.
What to do
Luke 1:67-79
“Praise be to our most precious Lord Jesus Christ, for he has come to redeem his people. ”
Christmas is supposed to be a time when families focus and reflect on the sacrifice made by our Lord Jesus Christ and the promise this holds for our lives. Yet, everyday, all we hear is how Christmas is a time …
The rumor is confirmed. The big guy, CEO of Santa, Inc., has resigned. He will Ho Ho Ho no more, at least, not in any official capacity. SheepTrax Undercover investigators have obtained a journalistic exclusive, a copy of Santa’s shocking resignation letter. Fans of the big elf, read it and weep. – Editor.
Dear Jesus, Effectively immediately, I have disbanded …
Read: Luke 1:46-55
Mary certainly knew the scriptures. By any count, in this short hymn of praise to her Lord, Mary quotes from at least eight Old Testament passages, and alludes to about a half-dozen others.
In addition, Mary’s heartfelt expression reflects the attitude of several other scriptures. You might say Mary’s song is virtually saturated in scripture. Yes, Mary …
Luke 1:41-45
What a glorious and impossible moment! Two cousins, Mary and Elizabeth, are visiting. Elizabeth, barren, too old to have a child, is pregnant! Mary, a virgin, is also pregnant! This could only be possible through the majesty and glory of Almighty God.
Elizabeth’s son will be called John, and will proclaim the way for the son of Mary, …
Luke 1:13-15
Zacharias, a man in his old age and Elizabeth his wife, a woman well along in years, had never been able to bear children. Now here is an angel, none other than Gabriel (who in his own words stood in the presence of God) telling Zacharias that his wife would bear a son.
But this would be no …