As we move into The Twelve Days of Christmas comes this news — Copied from the WTHITV10.com site — “Fire engulfs church in Robinson, IL Updated: Tuesday, 25 Dec 2012, 11:41 PM EST Published : Tuesday, 25 Dec 2012, 8:40…

Merry Christmas! And I’ll admit it: had a great time singing Happy Birthday to Jesus during Children’s Sermons on Christmas Eve.

“O come, all ye faithful,  joyful and triumphant! O come, ye, o come ye to Bethlehem!” Triumphant might be the last thing you feel on Christmas Eve. You might be even more tired than usual. People might have let you…

“O come, all ye faithful, joyful, and triumphant! O come ye, o come ye, to Bethlehem.” I don’t always feel joyful. Maybe you don’t either. Maybe there’s a reason. The adult Jesus said that he told us everything he did…

“O Come, All Ye Faithful…to Bethlehem” How much faith do we really need? “You don’t need more faith,” said Jesus.  “There is no more or less in faith.”  (Luke 17:6, The Message version) Jesus thinks we’re invited.

This can’t be right. Somebody must have made a mistake. But no, there’s my name; I really am invited. And look again — yeah, right there — you’ve been invited, too: “O come, all ye faithful, joyful and triumphant, O…

We finished up our 2012 Advent Bible Studies this Tuesday and Wednesday. Four weeks with five different groups covering supposedly the same lesson each week.  Pastor Leanne and I were amazed at the diversity of discussion. Several times we were…

“Tis the week before Christmas And all through the land We’re all very busy With everything we’ve planned …but, uhm, what are we Christians doing this week that’s any different from non-believers?  

My mom’s primary guide for life seems to be “Enjoy every moment.” To which my dad would smile and add something along the lines of, “If at all possible.  If not, apply The Serenity Prayer.” Quick review: The Serenity Prayer…

Ruth is a retired Art Teacher. We celebrated her 100th birthday in July. Three days ago she told me correctly that she’s now “100 and a half.” She’s my mom. When asked the secret to a long life, her answer…