Christmas
What Does Advent Mean and Why Do We Celebrate?
When I was growing up, my Church did not observe the season of Advent in a formal way. It is not in the scriptures but neither is Christmas as we celebrate today. The tradition of focusing on…
Behold Immanuel
This advent season I have heard a lot about two terms; Behold and Immanuel. The word “Behold” is used 1298 times in the whole Bible. It means to look intensely not just a glance but to gaze…
The Message of the Angels
Angels play a big part in the Christmas narrative. They appeared first to Zechariah, then Mary, Joseph and lastly a group of shepherds. But the initial reactions to these supernatural beings was not joy but; dismay, being…