Christmas Gathering – Sunday, December 10, 2023
For well over a hundred years, The Nutcracker ballet has delighted audiences at Christmastime. The ballet opens with family and friends gathering on Christmas Eve....
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Friendship at the Heart of Christmas – Sunday, December 03, 2023
Friendship is at the heart of Christmas. On that first Christmas night, angels declared it to be a time of “peace [and] good will” (Luke...
A Reason of the Hope – Sunday, November 26, 2023
All good things, all important things, take time. That’s a truth that even children learn, and the lesson seems to come most powerfully at Christmas....
There is Joy in Gratitude – Sunday November 19, 2023
When we see someone who is successful and admired—full of good qualities and good works—we might assume that he or she is always confident and...
Cheerful Givers – Sunday, November 12, 2023
We reap what you sow. It’s one of the basic truths of life, known by everyone who has ever planted a seed and hoped for...
Becoming Better Than When We Started – Sunday, November 05, 2023
In 1978, Nobel Prize winner Aleksandr Solzhenitsyn spoke at Harvard’s commencement ceremony. The students in the audience had reason to be proud of their accomplishments....
Built Upon A Rock – Sunday, October 29, 2023
Edinburgh has been the capital city of Scotland since the 15th century. It is known for its rich history and culture. But most people know...
Observing God’s Hand in His Handiwork – Sunday, October 22, 2023
We live in a time when people value busyness. If your schedule is full and your to-do list is long, people assume you’re living a...
To the Rescue (La Pulga) – Sunday, October 15, 2023
At first, September 19, 1985, seemed like a normal day here in Mexico City, as millions of good, hardworking people busily began their morning. Then,...