It was Christmas 1914. World War I was taking place. German and British soldiers were in combat against one another near the region of Ypres, Belgium. But it is here where we find the story of “The Christmas Truce.”
There had been little fighting during the days and weeks leading up to Christmas. The first battles of the [...]
Christmas Love
(Paraphrase of 1 Corinthians 13)
If I decorate my house perfectly with plaid bows, strands of twinkling lights and shiny balls,
but do not show love to my family, I’m just another decorator.
If I slave away in the kitchen, baking dozens of Christmas cookies,
preparing gourmet meals and arranging a beautifully adorned table at mealtime, [...]
A beautifully decorated room, filled with the aroma of good food and the sounds of Christmas, welcomed the Chaplains Commission and invited guests and special friends for the annual Chaplains Commission Christmas banquet on Thursday evening, December 2nd. A personal video greeting was brought to everyone by Dr. Wallace Sibley, International Executive Director for the [...]
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