Symbols of Christmas: The Lowly Manger
Away in a manger, no crib for a bed, the little Lord Jesus laid down his sweet head. The stars in the sky looked down where he lay, the little Lord Jesus, asleep on the hay. From the Methodist Hymn, “Away in a Manger”, Writer: Unknown, Music: James R....
Symbols of Christmas: The Christmas Star
My husband loves to stargaze. Over the years there have been many times he has called me from outside to say, “Have you taken time to look at these stars recently?” It always, without fail, strikes me that so often I am busy doing things, that I...
Symbols of Christmas: The Christmas Tree
Last week we put up our Christmas tree. I love Christmas trees- the decorations, the family time, the excitement and involvement of the children. As the children grow older and grow in understanding, things get better (and tidier!) But like any tradition, it is easy...
Should a Christian Make New Year Resolutions?
I’m a planner. For as far back as I remember, I have enjoyed making lists, checking them twice and then ticking things off. In the advent period, we so busily try to ensure we have everything prepared. We ready our tree, we decorate our home, we wrap our...
Death at Christmas
The last week or so has seen tragedy come to our beautiful Australian shores- we’ve turned on the news and seen the Lindt cafe siege, where two were killed, 8 children murdered in sunny Cairns and then on a global scale, we’ve seen 132 children in Pakistan...01. WELCOME
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