As we remember today the Baptism of Jesus by John in the Jordan River (which marks the initiation of the Lord's public ministry) we are reminded once again who He is

Christmas celebrations vary between different families, cultures, and religious traditions.  Sometimes they can vary within the same family or even with the same person.

            We're under a lot of pressure in this world to reach the conclusion that Christmas is over today

            If there is one church service in the course of the year that is totally predictable, this is it. 

            The word "shepherd" can be a loaded term.  In Biblical times it was a very down-to-earth term that referred to a very down-to-earth occupation, but in the time since it has come to be almost poetic

One of the great themes of the Advent and Christmas seasons is peace

  If the theme of this season of Advent can be summed up in one word, that one word would have to be hope.