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Between the Two Advents
The Advent season is here, with all its carols and newly published devotional books. There is that usual bustle and stirring in the air,...
Kristen Lisemby Rosener
Dec 6, 2023


An Ebenezer Christmas
For many people, Christmas can be a tremendous difficulty. A death, a divorce, and devastation can make this season a lonely, sad time....
Kristen Lisemby Rosener
Dec 5, 2022



Come And See What God Has Done
The angels sang it first. When the sky filled with the heavenly host, their songs were crying out, "Come and see what God has done!" The...
Kristen Lisemby Rosener
Dec 9, 2019


Favorite Songs That Make Merry
Disclaimer: My endorsement of the songs below does not mean I fully endorse each artist. The songs listed are those that fill me with...
Kristen Lisemby Rosener
Dec 2, 2019


Selah
Another year is ending. A new one is beginning. It's time to reflect. Reflection is something we sometimes avoid. Whether it's due to...
Kristen Lisemby Rosener
Dec 27, 2018


A Thrill of Hope
Anna looked around the temple. It was practically her home. Scanning the outer court, she saw people...so many people...coming and...
Kristen Lisemby Rosener
Dec 17, 2018


Don't Lose the Wonder
As I plugged the cord into the light socket, the tree lit up with sparkling white lights. My five year old stared in amazement and said,...
Kristen Lisemby Rosener
Dec 10, 2018


To the Single Mom at Christmas
Dear Single Mom, It's different this year, I know. You're remembering that first Christmas as a family. You know, the one when you and...
Kristen Lisemby Rosener
Dec 3, 2018


God and Sinners Reconciled
Last night, we finally decorated our tree. As I’ve come to do every year, I looked at each ornament and reminisced over the...
Kristen Lisemby Rosener
Dec 1, 2017


Still Your Love Remains
At the closing of each year, we look behind at what the past 12 months have brought and we look ahead, with expectation, to what the next...
Kristen Lisemby Rosener
Dec 31, 2016


Love With Us
Christmas is a season of waiting and preparation and anxious anticipation of new life. For centuries, the Old Testament reiterated over...
Kristen Lisemby Rosener
Dec 23, 2016


Love and Joy Come to You
One morning last week, I woke early and went into the living room. As I sat on my couch with a cup of coffee, I looked at our Christmas...
Kristen Lisemby Rosener
Dec 19, 2016
WHERE JOY IS
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