December, 2012
Thought for Christmas – December 19
Hark! The Herald Angels Sing. The tune for this classic song was written by Felix Mendelssohn in 1840. The words were written by Charles Wesley. Charles and his brother John […]
Thought for Christmas – December 18
“When God intends to make something wonderful He begins with a difficulty. When He intends to make something very wonderful, He begins with impossibility”. (Lord Coggan) The birth of Jesus […]
Thought for Christmas – December 17
Yesterday I spent some time wrapping presents. What are we saying when we give a gift? I think gifts convey several messages. Gifts can be given for the purpose of […]
Thought for Christmas – December 16
Today’s blog is from guest blogger and travel writer Gordon Lethbridge (www.travelunpacked.co.uk) At this time of year right across Europe the squares of major cities are filled with Christmas markets. […]
Thought for Christmas – December 15
Of all the events that have shaped human history, one moment stands above the rest. We mark it by saying an historic event happened either B.C or A.D – before […]
Thought for Christmas – December 14
A good friend of mine recently gave me a lovely homemade Advent calendar. In one of the windows was this beautiful poem: “If I decorate my house perfectly with plaid […]
