Shepherd's field near Bethlehem One of our tour groups visiting a shepherd's cave As the celebration of our Savior's birth nears, it seems only fitting to meditate on the significance of Christmas and ponder the birth of our Savior. Just over a month ago one of our tour groups was in Bethlehem. It is unimaginable …
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Hanukkah really has nothing to do with Christmas....or does it? Let's try to make the argument that it does! True...Christmas trees, tinsel, and gift-giving are totally unrelated to hanukkiah (9-branch menorahs), dreidels, and sufganiyot (jelly donuts). But there would be no Christmas without Hanukkah! Here's why: As we've learned over the past two days (here and …
Hi friends! As of sundown last night, Hanukkah has commenced! The 8-day celebration also known as the Feast of Lights or the Feast of Dedication is not one of the seven major feasts implemented by the Lord in Leviticus 23. However, it was the result of evil intent by Antiochus to destroy the Jewish people. …
Continue reading As Hanukkah Begins, We Rejoice with Our Jewish Friends
Ready or not, Christmas is upon us. Everyone seems to look forward to Christmas, but few slow down enough to truly enjoy it. I'm guilty of "busyness" that robs the joy of Christmas, but with changing life circumstances, I'm determined to slow down this Christmas and bask in the joyful celebration of our Savior's birth. …
Continue reading Walking in Darkness and Seeing a Great Light
Looking for the Blessed Hope 