Tag Archives: Christmas

Rethinking celebrations

Posted on December 6, 2017 by vsimmons54

Whether we think we are ready for Christmas or not, the day for celebration of Christ’s birth is upon us. Doesn’t seem possible this year is almost gone but the calendar blatantly shows it is. Christmas is so much different … Continue reading →

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Lessons from the manger

Posted on December 21, 2016 by vsimmons54

(Luke 2:7) “And she brought forth her firstborn Son, and wrapped Him in swaddling cloths, and laid Him in a manger, because there was no room for them in the inn.” Most nativity scenes today are inaccurate in the first … Continue reading →

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Rethinking Christmas

Posted on December 9, 2016 by vsimmons54

December always brings on a case of melancholy for me. And I know I’m not the only one as I have people voice this almost everywhere I go. It’s Christmas-time and we are faced with the fact that some of … Continue reading →

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There’s something for simplicity

Posted on December 21, 2015 by vsimmons54

We are sometimes just too busy, specially this time of year. It seems that every year there is more to do as well, which adds to the busyness of our lives. We need to get back to the basics of … Continue reading →

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Things to ponder

Posted on December 11, 2015 by vsimmons54

Whoa there! That’s what I was thinking last week as there was meeting after meeting, and numerous festivities over the weekend to cover. But it’s a new week as the countdown to Christmas starts to press upon those of us … Continue reading →

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