Christmas is a time of giving and receiving. For our society, Christmas and presents are almost inseparable, and with it, the Christmas tree and the presents are almost inseparable. But do you know how the Christmas tree actually came about?
The Advent Hymns of Scripture: The Gloria in Excelsis. This song sung to shepherds by the angel host is the part of Jesus’ birth that Luke wants us to experience.
When I was recently considering my call to southern Arizona, one of the things many people mentioned that they wouldn’t like about living in Arizona is that they don’t have the change in seasons like we do in Wisconsin. But you know, it’s been said that we really only have two seasons in Wisconsin: Winter and Road Construction.
Although she was probably no older than 15, we find in Mary’s song, lessons from a teenage girl that will benefit even the most mature Christians.
It’s the second week of Advent and we are looking at another prophecy of Isaiah: the Root of Jesse. There are so many rich connections within this section of God’s Word.
If you could go back in time, what one thing would change? If you had a remote that could reverse history where would you travel?
There must be a Giver who is the basis for our thanksgiving. A look at Psalm 100 and the structure of a life of thanksgiving.
The day was September 22, 1862. The United States of America were hardly united. The North and the South were entrenched in a brutal civil war. Father against son, brother against brother fought over issues that would forever define this country.
“I hope I get to go fishing with Dad again in heaven. Except there the lake won’t have any mosquitoes and our beers will never be empty…
Have you ever woken up in a feverish sweat because of a bad dream? It’s happened to me before. And if you’re like me, you are hesitant to go back to sleep because you know that dream is still there, waiting for you.
Eastside Evangelical Lutheran Church and School
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Madison, WI 53704
