by nsidhom | Dec 20, 2022 | christmas
Christmas is here! During Advent, we count the days, we wait in expectation, and it all comes down to this: Christmas Day has arrived! What are the emotions that come to mind for you on this day? Are you filled with hope, peace, love, and joy? As Christians, Christmas...
by nsidhom | Dec 14, 2022 | christmas
For many of us, Christmas was all about presents when we were children. We were obsessed with writing our most detailed Christmas lists to ensure we got exactly what we wanted from our parents, family members, and even Santa Claus. As we got older, though, we learned...
by nsidhom | Dec 6, 2022 | christmas
At some point in our lives, our holiday sentiment begins to shift. For children, Christmas is full of wonder and excitement–a feeling of merriment born out of the sights, smells, and sounds of the season. However, without warning, joyful emotions can diminish,...
by nsidhom | Nov 30, 2022 | christmas
More than 400 years before Jesus was born, the prophet Isaiah shared the promise in today’s Bible reading: a Messiah was coming for the people of Israel! He would be their Savior full of authority, wisdom, power, love, and peace. At the time of this prophecy, the...
by nsidhom | Nov 22, 2022 | christmas
Leading up to Christmas each year is when many Christians observe Advent, a time to anticipate the celebration of Jesus’ birth. “Advent” comes from the Latin words “adventus,” which means “arrival,” and “advenire,” meaning “to come.” The word is now defined as “the...
by nsidhom | Dec 2, 2021 | christmas
After two long years, Bellevue’s Singing Christmas Tree presentation returns to inspire and encourage all who attend. As the cast and crew reflected on the making of this biblical account come to life, the truth of God’s constant faithfulness shines as the focal...
