Luke 2, the New Testament story of the birth of Jesus Christ, was a central part of virtually all family Christmas celebrations I remember. On this day Christians the world over celebrate that birth, the greatest gift of all.
Included among the Santas in the 2007 Anacortes Lions Christmas Parade was this float sponsored by a local church. In Christian tradition, a number of children dressed up in roles to play shepherds, wise men, Joseph and Mary. All gathered around a baby doll in a manger, calling to mind the humble birth of Jesus […]
This photograph was taken inside Anacortes Lutheran Church, focusing on part of the stained glass window in the sanctuary. “At Christmas, we celebrate the birth of Jesus, whose life has influenced the human race more deeply than any other person in history. Where would we be if He had never come? But most of all, […]