The Gift That Satisfies
We have an unfortunate tendency of focusing on gaining satisfaction, especially during the Christmas season. From gift-giving to maintaining traditions “just so,” we seem to... Read more
Tag: christmas
(Could It Be A) Silent Night
Christmas cheer tends to be a cacophony. Joy is often boisterous; excitement and anticipation tend to cause exuberance. It’s during this season that we often... Read more
O Come All Ye Frustrated
In just a few weeks, someone or other will ask us: “how was your Christmas?” Chances are our answers won’t include words like “perfect” or... Read more
O Come Next Year Immanuel
“At that time Mary got ready and hurried…” –Luke 1:39 Now that’s a line in the Biblical Christmas account we can relate to! Get ready.... Read more
God’s Glory in the Little Things
It’s the season of small. Tiny lights twinkle. Cookies substitute entrees at parties. Our song selection shrinks as we delight in repeating the same tunes.... Read more
O Little Town of Mayhem
It seems Bethlehem was busy the night Jesus was born. Many people were traveling for the census, so Joseph and Mary found no traditional lodging.... Read more
It’s Almost The (Maybe) Wonderful Time of the Year
Soon the roasted turkey will be packed away for future meals. The pie dishes will be rinsed clean. It often seems that all those thanks... Read more
24. BEHOLD: The Merry
Merry Christmas Eve! Have the festivities begun? Are you making merry? Do you know what “merry” is all about? The dictionary tells us: Scripture also... Read more
22. BEHOLD: The Settling
Settle down. These are words children hear as they leap around the house in anticipation of presents, cookies, parties, and celebrating. They are also words... Read more
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