By Jane Fryar on January 3, 2012
Use this devotion as you continue to celebrate the coming of the Christ Child this week. It will help you introduce the Magi who came to worship our King, the true Star of Christmas—Jesus! (Many churches celebrate January 6 as “Epiphany” or “the Gentile’s Christmas.” Consider distributing some of the Follow the Star items available [...]
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By Barry J. Keurulainen on January 18, 2011
[Jesus prayed,] “I have brought you glory on earth by completing the work you gave me to do.” (John 17:4) Do you keep a daily To-Do list? Whether you write down every day’s tasks or not, at day’s end, it’s satisfying to be able to say, “I finished what I set out to do when [...]
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By Jane Fryar on January 4, 2011
Individuals born to royalty here on earth customarily inherit many names and titles. Great Britain’s Prince Charles, for instance, is known officially as: His Royal Highness Prince Charles Philip Arthur George, Prince of Wales, KG, KT, GCB, AK, QSO, PC, ADC, Earl of Chester, Duke of Cornwall, Duke of Rothesay, Earl of Carrick, Baron of [...]
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By Ruth Geisler on December 28, 2010
In a shoebox, place a small cross and the baby Jesus figure from a Christmas crèche set. Tape cellophane (plastic wrap) over the top of the box, then close the lid. Use a marker to draw a large question mark on the lid. You will also need a white board or poster paper and markers. [...]
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By Debra Kreienkamp on February 1, 2010
As regular readers know, I serve on the faculty of a Christian preschool. As I teach, I love taking students into our church on sunny days. Among other things, they enjoy seeing the way the light shining through the stained glass windows casts a colorful shadow on the walls and floor. The children love seeing [...]
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By Debra Kreienkamp on January 4, 2010
I feel like screaming, “It’s not over!” True enough, the Christmas music in stores is gone, decorations and trees have disappeared from the malls, and few people are jumping up and down with excitement at the prospect of buying ½ price Christmas merchandise for next year. Most everybody is headed back to work or school. But the Wise [...]
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