Roy Lessin

The Christmas story from the perspective of Simeon

December 18, 2017

A well-known line from a frequently sung Christmas carol includes these powerful words of hope and consolation, “Peace on earth and mercy mild, God and sinners reconciled!” It is a truth that was upon the lips of Simeon long before it appeared in a carol. Simeon’s story in the Bible shows us he was quite …

The dangerous Christmas trap you need to avoid

December 6, 2017

“Are you ready for Christmas?” I couldn’t begin to add up the amount of times I have been asked this challenging question by friends, coworkers, and store clerks throughout the years. No one likes the thought of being unprepared, especially at Christmas when there are so many things we need to do. Whenever our lives …