Welcome to Faith Connections Friday! Holiday schedules are full. Planning and activities seem unending. Many look forward to the arrival of the new year as normalcy begins to appear. An interesting word in the Bible that could surround the concept of rest is “selah.” The Book of Psalms is full of separate psalms with “Selah”… Continue reading Holiday Reflections
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Holiday Rest
How can I find time to rest this season? There’s so much to do! The idea of resting sounds impossible, doesn’t it? Parties. Holiday performances. Kids’ plays. Gifts to buy and wrap. Travel. Family visiting. And let’s not forget the end of the year work deadlines. The human body is a magnificent mystery. If you… Continue reading Holiday Rest
Lessons from Rudolph
One of the enjoyable highlights of the Christmas season is watching the Christmas classics and listening to their beloved songs. Let’s take a brief look at some notable Christmas characters and see what we can learn from them. The story of Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer (Marks, 1949; Muller, 1964) explains that this special reindeer had… Continue reading Lessons from Rudolph
It’s the most wonderful time of the year!
Yes, the holidays are quickly approaching. Are you delighted, or are you irritated that you have one more reminder? Admittedly, I am a grinch when it comes to the holidays. The busyness. The expectations. Plus, I am definitely not a good shopper nor do I like to shop unless I have a good reason. Thankfully,… Continue reading It’s the most wonderful time of the year!
Making Christmas Memories
What are some of your favorite Christmas memories? My mother made sure we kept tradition on Christmas Eve. We drove through the neighborhoods and enjoyed Christmas lights. When we returned home, we ate a light dinner, wrote letters and set out milk and cookies for Santa, and quickly went to bed. We nestled in our… Continue reading Making Christmas Memories
A Celebration of Light
It is finally that time--we are approaching the holiday season. The delight. The joy. The festivities. One of my most memorable highlights is visiting historic Williamsburg when they celebrate the season with the Grand Illumination. They have all the trimmings to get in the spirit of the season. The smells, the clothes, the music, the… Continue reading A Celebration of Light
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