The Advent calendar - Countdown to Christmas. Maybelle Crabtree here. I’ve done an enormous amount of research on Advent and Christmas over the years. I’ve always been a curious person; wanting to know the “why” and ‘how” of things. My parents often called me a precocious child with my endless questions about things. I believe I was just inquisitive. I still am. And I read … [Read more...] about The Advent Calendar – Countdown to Christmas
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Make a Joyful Noise this Christmas Season
Maybelle Crabtree here. “Christmas time is here, Happiness and cheer, Fun for all that children call, Their favorite time of year.” That is the opening verse of the Christmas song (Christmas Time is Here) made famous in A Charlie Brown Christmas. Yes, it’s that time of the year to make a joyful noise unto the Lord as we celebrate His birth by singing Christmas carols. Now what … [Read more...] about Make a Joyful Noise this Christmas Season
Faith is in the Journey at Advent
My family was asked to light the Advent candles as few years ago.. We were picked for the second week of Advent which is the “Faith” candle. Laurel, who was 8 at the time, had asked me once how families get to light the candles. “You have to be asked,” I replied. “Do you think someday we can do it?” she inquired. “Sure, if they ask.” “Who does the asking?” “I’m … [Read more...] about Faith is in the Journey at Advent