Advent: A Season of Love

I remember many Christmases ago, when I was in High School, that I would seek out the mistletoe. More in particular I would seek out one particular girl who I wanted to date and hope that I might catch her under the mistletoe. Alas, it never panned out. It probably …

Advent: Joy vs. Happiness

Having trouble getting into the Christmas cheer? This time of year is either one of the best for people or one of the worst. Some people reflect on the loss of loved ones and other’s just “don’t feel it” for whatever reason. So how can we have joy at this …

Advent: Peace is Not Only for Christmastime

In a couple weeks we’re going to go Christmas caroling in our neighborhood and sing a lot of my favorite songs. “Peace on earth, good will toward men,” and several phrases similar to this phrase are found in a lot of carols. We sing about peace a lot at Christmas, …

Advent: What is the Hope We Have this Christmas?

Isaiah 9:2 The people who walked in darkness have seen a great light; those who dwelt in a land of deep darkness, on them light has shined. “It’s the hap- happiest time of the year,” as the song goes. Tons of people trampling over each other in order to get …