The Easter story is not about freedom from sin, but personal power. Who do we give power to? Who takes power from us? Do we ...

Hey, guys! Today we are making 4 diy advent calendars using Dollar Tree and Clearance products. Who would have thought you ...

This past Sunday, did you light a candle on an Advent wreath? If you did, what was it called? Some churches might have called it Love, or Peace. At First Lutheran, we lit the candle of Hope. No matter ...

Joy – noun: The emotion evoked by well-being, success or good fortune. A state of happiness or felicity. A source or cause of delight. For those of the Christian faith, Advent is a season of waiting ...

When I was growing up in the Baptist Church, having an Advent wreath with lighted candles was never something that was a part of the services. I never saw an Advent wreath when I went to Baptist Bible ...

From the week after Thanksgiving until the sixth night of January, the weary world pauses in its travails to celebrate the wonders of the last month of the year. December is truly a magical time full ...

A cherished tradition in many churches and Christian homes during the four weeks leading up to Christmas is the use of an Advent wreath to ritually mark the time. The faithful can prayerfully count ...

LITURGICAL THEME: Today is Gaudete Sunday, and the main message is given right in its Latin name: Rejoice! “Gaudete” is the very first word of the official prayer (called the Entrance Antiphon) for ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. JOHNSTOWN, Pa. – As Christians around the world observe Advent, the wreath serves as a symbol of Jesus’ impending birth. The ...

JOHNSTOWN, Pa. – As Christians around the world observe Advent, the wreath serves as a symbol of Jesus' impending birth. The Advent season is a sacred period of anticipation and spiritual preparation ...