Do you want to hear something that is really neat? I'm rushing to get a Christmas gift to a fine, old friend of mine. He is 95 years old and a lawyer and he goes to work every single day. I have to get up early and get over there before he leaves to go to Continue Reading
December 2, 2012
In the Fullness of Time and the Wonder of Christmas (Galatians 4:4)—The First Sunday in Advent
“But when the fullness of time had come, God sent forth his Son, born of woman, born under the law” (Galatians 4:4 ESV). Is there anything more remarkably beautiful than seeing the glistening eyes of a child filled with wonder as she looks upon a Continue Reading
November 27, 2012 7 Comments
Advent Readings and Lightings: Pastoral Preparations for the Coming Season
I wanted to give an aid for congregations and pastors, particularly those in free church backgrounds, who want to move away from the commercialization of the season to focus on the Incarnation. That is a hard sell to be sure. But the way to do it is Continue Reading
December 8, 2007 Leave a Comment
“Why Do You Give the Baby Gold?” A Christmas Poem
The following poem is a beautiful expression of the heart concerning the Incarnation. Perhaps it could be used for your Christmas Eve bulletins. The poem was found on the bulletin of King's College, Cambridge, for their Lessons and Carols service, Continue Reading
December 6, 2007 Leave a Comment
An Advent Series with Order of Worship, Readings, Lighting, sermon series, and Quotes
The Once and Future Christmas: An Advent Worship and Sermon Series I have found that, for many pastors and worship leaders, preparation for Advent and Christmas begins during this time. I trust the following could be of some help. This Advent Continue Reading
