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Finding Contentment Christmas Series
Posted on December 17, 2017October 18, 2017 Finding Contentment Series

(Could It Be A) Silent Night

Christmas cheer tends to be a cacophony. Joy is often boisterous; excitement and anticipation tend to cause exuberance. It’s during this season that we often... Read more

Finding Contentment Christmas Series
Posted on December 10, 2017October 29, 2017 Finding Contentment Series

O Come All Ye Frustrated

In just a few weeks, someone or other will ask us: “how was your Christmas?” Chances are our answers won’t include words like “perfect” or... Read more

A 5 week series on finding contentment in Christ during the Christmas season
Posted on December 3, 2017October 18, 2017 Finding Contentment Series

O Come Next Year Immanuel

“At that time Mary got ready and hurried…” –Luke 1:39 Now that’s a line in the Biblical Christmas account we can relate to! Get ready.... Read more

A post examining Jesus' example of God making the small great
Posted on November 29, 2017November 29, 2017 Bethany's Guest Posts

God’s Glory in the Little Things

It’s the season of small. Tiny lights twinkle. Cookies substitute entrees at parties. Our song selection shrinks as we delight in repeating the same tunes.... Read more

A 5 week series on finding contentment in Christ during the Christmas season
Posted on November 26, 2017October 18, 2017 Finding Contentment Series

O Little Town of Mayhem

It seems Bethlehem was busy the night Jesus was born. Many people were traveling for the census, so Joseph and Mary found no traditional lodging.... Read more

A 5 week series on finding contentment in Christ during the Christmas season
Posted on November 19, 2017November 20, 2017 Finding Contentment Series

It’s Almost The (Maybe) Wonderful Time of the Year

Soon the roasted turkey will be packed away for future meals. The pie dishes will be rinsed clean. It often seems that all those thanks... Read more

Posted on December 24, 2015 BEHOLD! {Series} Faith

24. BEHOLD: The Merry

Merry Christmas Eve! Have the festivities begun? Are you making merry? Do you know what “merry” is all about? The dictionary tells us: Scripture also... Read more

Posted on December 22, 2015 BEHOLD! {Series} Faith

22. BEHOLD: The Settling

Settle down. These are words children hear as they leap around the house in anticipation of presents, cookies, parties, and celebrating. They are also words... Read more

Posted on December 21, 2015 BEHOLD! {Series} Faith

21. BEHOLD: The Unifier

Treaties are signed, even temporarily, for Christmas. In families and between countries, the agreement to live in peace for even just a short time is... Read more

Posted on December 20, 2015 BEHOLD! {Series} Faith

20. BEHOLD: The Song

Do you hear what I hear? Hark the herald angels sing! Unto us a child is born. In that little town of Bethlehem. On a... Read more

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