Tag Archives: Bethlehem

Pausing to Listen by Nancy J. Farrier

Posted on December 8, 2025 by Nancy J. Farrier

One of the joy of living in Arizona, is the many beautiful sunrises and sunsets. The amazing array of colors and textures often make me stop and stare in awe and imagine the skies are God’s canvas, the sunset the … Continue reading →

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Poems for a Busy Time by James R. Coggins

Posted on December 28, 2022 by jrcoggins

No one has time to read blogs in the busy time around Christmas. It is appropriate, then, that today I post some poems since no one reads poetry either. Seasonally Affected Disorder Our Christmas cactuses have glorious practices in November, … Continue reading →

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Rachel Weeping for Her Children by James R. Coggins

Posted on December 20, 2022 by jrcoggins

In his Gospel, Matthew stated that Herod’s slaughter of the young children in Bethlehem following the birth of Jesus was a fulfillment of an Old Testament prophecy: “Then what was said through the prophet Jeremiah was fulfilled: ‘A voice is … Continue reading →

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Be a Shepherd by Nancy J. Farrier

Posted on December 12, 2022 by Nancy J. Farrier

It is that time of year when we are extra busy. Buying presents. Making food to give away. Doing extra in the community. Preparing for family to visit. Decorating our homes. The workload is tremendous and it seems like there … Continue reading →

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Who Were the Wise Men, and Why Did They Go to Bethlehem?

Posted on January 1, 2020 by jrcoggins

Matthew 2:1-12 tells the familiar story of the “wise men” coming to worship the baby Jesus. The story forms part of Christmas celebrations every year all over the world. In fact, in traditional church calendars, the wise men have their … Continue reading →

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