By Elizabeth Prata

I thought this may help others who are beginning to be stressed about the current national situation (all the things…you know what they are.)

Quarantine, that’s such a huge part of the irritation with all this going on, isn’t it? I’ve begun to lose patience with it all finally. I have to work hard every day more and more, to dispel personal irritations, vaporize complaints, stay positive, and keep my eyes on Jesus – and not the world.

I have read or listened to two items lately that have helped me quell the frustration. I pass them along to you in hopes that they may give you comfort or help in any way in dealing with any of the unfortunate external circumstances that may be pressing on you and your work, family, and life.

Continue reading “It’s all OK” →

By Elizabeth Prata

We’ve flowed through the first section of this series, in looking at verses that prophesy Jesus’ coming, His arrival, and His early life.

Starting today, from Day 12-16 we will look at verses that focus on Jesus as The Son. Continue reading “Advent, Thirty Days of Jesus: Day 12, The Son!” →

By Elizabeth Prata

The Church of the Latter Day Saints, commonly known as the Mormons, produced a Nativity short film called “The Christ Child: A Nativity Story”. It’s 18 minutes long, and it is live action. It has few words, but what words are spoken are in Aramaic. The film is scrupulous in its biblical-historical accuracy, for example, showing Joseph and Mary traveling to Bethlehem in a caravan instead of alone.

Lone travel was dangerous in those days and since all Jews had to return to their town of origin as per census rules, it is more than likely the pair traveled with others who were doing the same thing.

Continue reading ““The Christ Child: A Nativity Story,” Review” →