Yesterday (at sunset) marked the beginning of the 8-day celebration of Hanukkah, which is often mistakenly thought of (at least in America) as "Jewish Christmas." Hanukkah really has nothing to do with Christmas, outside the fact that had there not been a Hanukkah, there would likely not be a Christmas. Though not one of the primary Biblical …
Tag: Christmas
Do We “Get It?”
It's Christmas season...the time we celebrate the birth of Jesus, our Savior. I'm reminded, though, that when Jesus first came, most people missed it. Today, we have Christmas carols, twinkling lights, decorated homes...and of course Black Friday...to remind us that Christmas is on the way. Though that first Christmas did not have these same signs, …
Looking for the Blessed Hope 