Monthly Archives: December 2011

It was quite a year for the young girl from Nazareth.  A visit from an angel … getting pregnant while a virgin … being worshipped by her older cousin … giving birth in a barn … random shepherds with a … Continue reading →

Nights get long when you’re a shepherd in the land of Judea.  Sure, there’s the occasional wolf that has to be dealt with.  But between those rare moments of sheer terror are weeks of just watching the stars and talking … Continue reading →

Before Jesus came to Earth, He was preceded by a man named John.  John’s stated purpose was to prepare the way, so that people would be ready when Jesus finally showed up.  There is an  important message here that can … Continue reading →