The Birth of True Joy
True joy entered the world in the birth of Jesus. Shepherds, outcasts on a hillside watching their sheep, were shocked by the angel’s announcement. Suddenly life changed forever. “Do not …
Are Stress and Peace the Rhythm of Life?
Peace is often hard to find in a world full of stress. We anticipate something to happen one way, but it turns out another. Stress increases. We live in the tension between stress and peace. Our …
Christmas Joy Versus Despairing
Waiting for joy. Outcasts on a hillside watching their sheep. Suddenly life changed forever. The angel’s announcement shocked them. But the angel said to them, …
Joy to the World!
Joy breaks into darkness with hope! I bring you good news of great joy that will be for all the people. Today in the town of David a Savior has been born to you: he is Christ the Lord. Luke …
Reflections by the Christmas Tree
“But Mary treasured up all these things and pondered them in her heart.” Luke 2:19 NIV Can you imagine what treasured memories Mary must have had? A baby in hay. Shepherds telling of …
