by Janet Denison | Dec 25, 2019 | Blog
Jesus said, “I came that they may have life and have it abundantly. I am the good shepherd” (John 10:10–11). That is the “reason for the season.” This Christmas Day, I wish you many moments with the “good shepherd.” I wish you an abundantly joyful...
by Janet Denison | Dec 18, 2019 | Blog
What would it be like to wake up Christmas morning and find a gift under the tree from Jesus? I imagine it would be the first gift each of us would open. What would his handwriting on the tag look like? How would he wrap it? Would it be lavishly...
by Janet Denison | Dec 11, 2019 | Blog
My husband and sons have been sending around humorous texts about decorating for Christmas. Let’s just say that I enjoyed transforming our home into a very festive place more than they did. The fact they had to haul all of those boxes out of the attic and help wasn’t...
by Janet Denison | Dec 4, 2019 | Blog
The house was finally quiet after a wonderfully chaotic Thanksgiving Day. My daughter-in-law Candice suggested we watch one of her favorite Christmas movies, The Man Who Invented Christmas. The movie is based on the life of Charles Dickens as he penned his most...
by Janet Denison | Dec 19, 2018 | Blog
We give the innkeeper a hard time every Christmas. He is the sermon illustration for “not making room for Christ.” But, truthfully, he did make room. He gave Mary the best he could offer. He made room for her in his stable. Jesus was born in a cave because the other...