21. BEHOLD: The Unifier
Treaties are signed, even temporarily, for Christmas. In families and between countries, the agreement to live in peace for even just a short time is... Read more
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20. BEHOLD: The Song
Do you hear what I hear? Hark the herald angels sing! Unto us a child is born. In that little town of Bethlehem. On a... Read more
19. BEHOLD: The Coming
Places to go, people to see. We’re on the run, dashing through the (snow? Please?) At the time of Christ’s coming, it seems we’re all... Read more
18. BEHOLD: The Re-arranger
There are certain things required, in many people’s minds, to build the perfect Christmas. From the tree to the gifts to the food to the... Read more
17. BEHOLD: The Surprise
Shh, it’s a surprise. That’s what we say when we pick out unexpected gifts and tell others about them before Christmas day. On Christmas morning,... Read more
15. BEHOLD: The Calm
Crazy days. Crazy illnesses, crazy injuries. Crazy times with students. Crazy plans to keep up with. Crazy lots to get done. Crazy excitement ahead. Everything... Read more
14. BEHOLD: The One Worthy
You better be good, for goodness’ sake. You’ll get coal in your stocking if you aren’t nice this year. You’d better make this Christmas one... Read more
13. BEHOLD: The Author and Editor
Oh, the stories that come with Christmas! Tales of wild festivities, hilarious memories, and sentimental moments. At Christmas we also face stories we’d rather not;... Read more
11. BEHOLD: The Brave
Isn’t it silly which things require bravery? Saying “no” to a friend’s Christmas invitation seems scary because they might be offended. Choosing that particular gift... Read more
10. BEHOLD: The Adorner
Why do we decorate at Christmas time? Jesus was born in a manger, and yet many of us to celebrate his birth deck out our... Read more