Years ago, while pastoring my first church and just months into full-time ministry, I wrote a Christmas poem. I hope you find this encouraging, thought-provoking, and a helpful reminder of ...

Long before it became a Christmas carol in the 19th century, this hymn was first penned as a poem in the 4th century by Aurelius Clemens Prudentius. As Brian Flanagan, theologian and church ...

The poem finishes by saying: "So, on behalf of Father Christmas and all those you ... rescue dogs formed a guard of honour outside the church to welcome guests. The money raised at the event ...

Lowland Rescue Oxfordshire's Carols by Candlelight service (Image: Lowland Rescue Oxfordshire) The poem, which was written by one of the charity's members, starts off with Father Christmas going ...