The Hartley Sentinel-The Everly/Royal News - Serving O'Brien & Clay Counties

"And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host praising God and saying: 'Glory to God in the highest, And on earth peace, goodwill toward men!'" (Luke 2:13-14)

For many people this is the busiest time of the year; shopping for the right Christmas gifts, then going to Christmas parties, making sure Christmas decorations are put up, and so on. The focus of the Christmas season seems to be on the festivities and various activities, and on all the preparations rather than on what the season is really about; as a result the joy of Christmas becomes a burden. Where is the pe...