As I reflect on this special day, I think about how the birth of Jesus Christ set into motion a beautiful and divine, majestic plan of His kingdom reign, which knows no end.

“For to us a child is born, to us a son is given, and the government will be on his shoulders.  And [...]

But you, Bethlehem Ephrathah though you are small among the clans of Judah, out of you will come for me One Who will be ruler over Israel, Whose origins are from of old, from ancient times.
Micah 5:2

700 years later, Joseph and Mary come to Bethlehem to fulfill that promise. God Incarnate, who chose [...]

Submitted by: Donna Castle, PWOCI Financial Liaison
Fumbling in the dark to find a light, I grasp my travel alarm and hold it up to the glow from a nearby desk.  It’s 3:30 am and my heart is singing “Joy to the world, the Savior reigns!”  Why am I filled with joy at 3:30 am?  My [...]

At that time Mary got ready and hurried to a town in the hill country of Judea, where she entered Zechariah’s home and greeted Elizabeth. When Elizabeth heard Mary’s greeting, the baby leaped in her womb, and Elizabeth was filled with the Holy Spirit. In a loud voice she exclaimed: “Blessed are you among women, [...]

Submitted by Barbara Boykin, PWOCI Leadership Selection
Jesus is the reason for the season!!!  This is my favorite time of the year, considering my birthday is only two days away and Christmas is right around the corner.  When I was growing up I never got birthday parties because my birthday was so close to Christmas.  My [...]

December 4, 2009
Submitted by: Angel Mansberger, PWOCI Assistant Training Coordinator
 
I have a confession.  Christmas is not my favorite time of the year.  Please, don’t misunderstand me.  You will not hear me grumble, “Bah, Humbug.”  It is just that Christmas is such a stressful time.  Did I give the “right” gift?  Did I remember to send [...]