Christmas and The Holidays
How do we as Christians find a way to celebrate the Feast of the Incarnation and the birth of Christ, and yet at the same time be a part of our culture? We have to know both the culture in which we...
View ArticleRestoring the Twelve Days of Christmas
Almost everyone seems to feel the letdown after Christmas Day. After six weeks of singing Christmas carols, shopping, and partying, it all comes to a grinding halt at 8:30am on Christmas morning....
View ArticleThe Twelve Challenges of the Christmas Eve Service
By David Roseberry Even if your shopping is complete and the gifts are wrapped, the pastor knows that there is one more thing to do before Christmas morning. Hold Christmas Eve Services. Whether you...
View ArticleWhat are the Twelve Days of Christmas?
by Greg Goebel “On the Twelfth day of Christmas, my true love gave to me…” Wait, there are TWELVE Days? I though Christmas ended at 9am on the 25th of December? Christmas is actually a season that...
View ArticleMerry Christmas!
A very Merry Christmas to you from all of the writers at Anglican Pastor. Below are a few links to some of our musings on the season, and a few links to boot. What are the Twelve Days of Christmas? by...
View ArticleGoing Back to Church for Christmas Eve
“Its been a while. Going to the Christmas Eve service seems like the right thing to do. For the kids. For me. For God.” “Its been a while since I’ve been to church, and I’m not sure how I feel about...
View ArticleThe Twelve Days of Christmas and The Epiphany
2015-2016 Edition The Twelve Days and the Epiphany are a great time to spend a few moments each day in prayer, scripture, and praise. These simple devotions, based on the Daily Office, are designed...
View ArticleMasters and Disasters | Marriage and Divorce
“It always happens the first Monday that we’re back in the office, back after the holiday…” Happy Holidays…but only for some. At this time of year, there are common reports of the buckling weight of...
View ArticleWhat They Are Saying About The Incarnation
Here are a few lines from some of the wisest writers and thinkers… Drink deep and believe! –David Roseberry from LeaderWorks Hast thou not heard, that my Lord Jesus di’d? Then let me tell thee a...
View ArticleThe Day Beyond Christmas
I wrote this a few years back for my children and the children of Christ Church in Plano. I found it in a file a week ago, edited it, and share it here. For a downloadable copy, go to LeaderWorks. The...
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