Celebrating Advent

Learn more about the worshipful season of Advent from Lisa Robertson . Make these readings part of your annual family Advent tradition. Angels Shout “Where were you when I laid the foundations of the earth? Tell me if you know so much who laid its cornerstone as the morning stars sang together and all the angels shouted for joy. “ Job 38:4, 7 In this passage, God puts Job in his place by contrasting Job’s personal issues with the mightiness of God. Verse 7 gives us a glimpse

Fun Facts About Christmas In Germany during the 1600s, people hung apples and wafers on the Christmas trees. The fruit represented the death of Adam and Eve, and the wafers of the Eucharist stood for salvation. The wafers were later designed into stars, flowers and other decorations. Houses decorated with candles in the window are continuing a tradition started in Ireland. One candle lit on Christmas Eve welcomes the Christ Child. The wise men brought three symbolic gifts to

Read on to learn more about Advent in this devotional from Lisa Robertson. ADORE HIM “And there were shepherds living out in the fields nearby, keeping watch over their flocks by night. An angel of the Lord appeared to them, and the glory o the Lord shone around them and they were terrified. But the angel said to them, ‘Do not be afraid. I bring you good news of great joy that will be for all people. Today in the town of David a Savior has been born to you; He is Christ the L