Blogging Year in Review: 6 Most Popular Posts from 2012

As we near the end of the year, we are taking a look back at a few of the most popular posts from 2012. These posts were the most read, shared and commented-on posts of the year. These are the 6 most popular posts of the past year.

 

Emmanuel, God is With Us

You may recognize the word from the timeless Advent hymn, but do you really know what “Emmanuel” means?

 

From the Perspective of our Volunteers

As Christmas at the Library enters its final weekend, we are blessed to share with you the perspectives of some of our volunteers. Without them, Christmas at the Library wouldn’t be possible. It takes hundreds of volunteers to make this event happen, and to them, we all say “thank you.” If you haven’t been to see them in action, we hope you come out tonight or tomorrow night.

 

Elvis, SpongeBob and James Brown at The Library?

On a busy night in December, about 800 people will take a horse-drawn carriage ride around the Billy Graham Library. They take one of 10 Victorian-style carriages pulled by horses with names like Elvis, SpongeBob and James Brown.

 

“CHRISTmas hasn’t been lost”

When I heard about volunteering for Christmas at the Library, my top choice was story time. What better way to spend an evening than reading Christmas stories to a wiggly but intrigued bunch of small children? What I didn’t count on was how much I would be inspired by them.

 

Staff Picks: Christmas Gift Ideas

Still looking for that perfect Christmas gift? Ruth’s Attic Bookstore (at The Billy Graham Library or online) has something for everyone on your list.

 

The Christmas Ride of their Lives

Why does this couple volunteer to serve at Christmas at the Library’s carriage rides? “Christmas is a time to be able to share our Savior’s love and birth and happiness.”

 

Become a Friend of the Library

Each day, lives are changed at The Billy Graham Library. That is only possible through the prayers and support of people like you. You have an opportunity to stand with us and support the ministry of the Library by becoming a Friend of the Library.

 

Christmas at the Library Fun Facts

Now that the Christmas season is in full swing, we thought it would be a good time to share some interesting facts you might not know about Christmas at the Library.