O Come All Ye Faithful
O Come All Ye Faithful “Come on in, we have a place for you.”[Tweet "Doesn’t it feel good to be welcomed, to a friend’s home or family gathering?"]Especially at church,…
Ambitiously Anticipating Advent
Ambitiously Anticipating Advent “When can we open our presents?” my eight-year old daughter asked. “Only seven more sleeps,” I said. I’d been teaching my children to be patient through a…
Worldwide Wednesday: The First Noel
The First Noel My Christmas season wouldn't be compete without the singing of "The First Noel."[Tweet "Did you know this is the one Christmas carol that narrates the whole…
Monday Motivation – Joy to the World!
Joy to the World! Joy is in the air during the holidays. Children laughing, families gathering, church services full of song and praise. [Tweet "“Joy to the World” is one…
Friday Favorites: O Come Emmanuel
Are you counting down the days before Christmas? Whether we use a wall calendar with openings for each day or read a daily Bible verse to prepare for the celebration…
Monday Motivation – O Come All Ye Faithful
“Come on in, we have a place for you.” Doesn’t it feel good to be welcomed, to a friend’s home or family gathering? Especially at church, it’s great to feel…
O Come All Ye Faithful
The Christmas hymn “O Come All Ye Faithful” is a universal favorite. First sung in Catholic churches, recent research has revealed manuscripts written as early as 1744 by Englishman John…
Joy to the World
“Joy to the World” is one of the most celebratory Christmas carols we sing. It emphasizes the elations that Christ’s birth brought to mankind. The carol was written by Isaac…
'O Come, O Come, Emmanuel' Origin
Advent is celebrated on the four Sundays before Christmas Day. The focus of Advent centers on the Old Testament prophesies that tell of the coming Messiah. This prediction was prophesied…
‘O Come All Ye Faithful’ Origin
The Christmas hymn “O Come All Ye Faithful” is a universal favorite. First sung in Catholic churches, recent research has revealed manuscripts written as early as 1744 by Englishman…