Years ago, mid-February would bring out cries of ” Happy Saint Valentine’s Day ”. Does anybody else remember those days? In school, we would make the obligatory heart of red construction paper with glued-on fancy lace for Mom. Handmade cards brandishing red arrows, cupids and … Continue Reading
The Advent season is rich with feelings of longing and prayerful bidding for a newness. The Advent hymn most known ”O Come, O Come Emmanuel” was published in 1856 but based on singing from the 9th century. It was sung daily during the week before Christmas. Advent is … Continue Reading
We enter the first season of the new church year December 1, 2024. This first Sunday of Advent is a sign to prepare for the coming of Christ. Advent continues to Epiphany, January 6, 2025. The Lord likes signs-a lot! That’s because the best signs of the faith help us … Continue Reading
Some people feel a lot of guilt about sins they have committed and find it difficult to believe they can be forgiven. Others are concerned if they die with unconfessed sins, then those sins will remain unforgiven. Even for individuals that have been followers of Jesus for … Continue Reading
