It's that crazy-busy time of the year again. It’s that time of the year again, when Christmas is upon us, and many of us take time out, but life still somehow becomes crazy—busy with festivities and family and friends, and queues and gifts and logistics. It seems to be a time when we often lose [...]
This time of year reminds us of a familiar story. An innocent soul. She has never been with a man. About to be married to a good man. God interrupts her plans. The angel tells her she will conceive of the Holy Spirit and have a son who will become the saviour of the world. [...]
One of the phrases often heard in the Christmas holidays by Christians and non-Christians alike is ‘The spirit of Christmas.’ Many are mistaken about what the real spirit of Christmas is and I trust this will remind us again of what that really looks like. The spirit of Christmas is not something you 'catch' in [...]
It’s December, and it may be a difficult time for some of us who have lost loved ones, are lonely or get disheartened over the festive season. One person told me that every Christmas day she becomes depressed, as since childhood, Christmas has never lived up to her expectations. What is Christmas, really? I have [...]
Sometimes, in the frantic rush to get everything done, the peace of the season seems to elude us. Below is a list of potential things that happen at this time of year which may contribute to increased stress during the December period. See if any of these ring a bell! Shopping for gifts Getting to [...]
Christmas is a time for family, holidays, relaxation and fun – it’s not the time to be worrying about what you eat, how you feel or the state of your health. Can you still have a wonderful time and remain relatively healthy? I think so. In the process, though you don’t want to spoil the [...]
Christmas is a joyous season for most of us. It's a season of joy; a time to enjoy family and friends; a time to be happy. But what if it’s also a season to grieve? What if you're in a season of grief this Christmas? Grief comes to all of us. Grief is an intense [...]
The season of Advent is upon us. The word Advent means 'arrival', and it refers to the arrival of Jesus Christ into the world. In 2016 the four Advent Sundays are November 27, December 4, December 11, and December 18. December can be such a crazy month for most of us that sometimes it's hard [...]
Millions of people across the world will be depressed this Christmas. Death and destruction has plagued the world this year. With all the terrorism, political strife and rampant misery, as far as peace on earth and good will to all men goes, it may seem that there's not too much to be joyful, or certain [...]
