Advent – Joy

Dec 19, 2023 | Advent, Uncategorized

If you could have one superpower, what would it be? Think about that for a second. No really, which one would you pick? I have used this question for several icebreakers before. Flying is a common response. Who wouldn’t want to soar safely through the air like...

Advent – Peace

Dec 13, 2023 | Advent

For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given: and the government shall be upon his shoulder: and his name shall be called Wonderful, Counsellor, The mighty God, The everlasting Father, The Prince of Peace. -Isaiah 9:6 Happy advent, BFJN family. As you hopefully...

Advent – Hope

Dec 5, 2023 | Advent

This blog corresponds with the start of the Advent season. Advent – for those of us who have heard it thrown around a lot but may not know what it actually means – is the arrival of a notable person, thing, or event. Thus, as Christians, we look forward to...

Advent Conspiracy – Giving more and Loving all

Dec 23, 2022 | Advent

Truly He taught us to love one another; His law is love and His Gospel is Peace Chains shall He break, for the slave is our brother And in His name, all oppression shall cease Sweet hymns of joy in grateful chorus raise we Let all within us Praise His Holy name Christ...

Spend Less at Christmas???

Dec 10, 2022 | Advent

And he puzzled three hours, til his puzzler was sore. Then the Grinch thought of something he hadn’t before! “Maybe Christmas,” he thought, “doesn’t come from a store.” Maybe Christmas . . . perhaps . . . means a little bit more.” How the Grinch Stole Christmas Though...

Countering the isms

Dec 8, 2022 | Advent

The tree is glittering in the living room, gifts are wrapped perfectly underneath it, and stockings are sitting on the mantle stuffed with treats and toys. This appears to be the perfect picture of Christmas. But there’s something there which dictates the way we view...