Keeping Christmas: A Short Story
This Christmas, I thought I’d share something a bit different. I pray this short story about memories, friendship, and unchanging hope brings a little joy... Read more
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Help When You’re Not in the Christmas Spirit
We were in a time of transition, and I’d been eagerly anticipating the reliable traditions, stillness, and cherished peace of Christmas Eve. Silly as it... Read more
Just For Me
A group of us gathered in someone’s living room to work our way through the next session of a Bible study. We sat quietly as... Read more
Because God Became Man…
Christmas is the season of celebrating the good news of Jesus: that God became a man to save us! That’s what the angel said: “Behold,... Read more
A Gift to You (Christmas Praise 3)
The Angel’s Good News “Do not be afraid. I bring you good news that will cause great joy for all the people. Today in... Read more
As Was Said! (Christmas Praise 2)
Zechariah’s Praise “Praise be to the Lord, the God of Israel, because he has come to his people and redeemed them. He has raised... Read more
Yes, He Has! (Christmas Praise 1)
Mary’s Song of Praise: “My soul glorifies the Lord and my spirit rejoices in God my Savior, for he has been mindful of the humble... Read more
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
(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