Trusting Not Santa, But Jesus, at Christmas
When I was a kid, “Christmas” didn’t mean presents. It meant glittering ice trees; fresh, crisp air; houses and streets festive with colored lights and white-frosted windows. My family was part of a cult that embraced a mishmash of various religions and practices, which meant that because of our version of the Jewish “Holy Days,” […]
Why Tell Lowly Shepherds?
Christmas greetings! What makes this a wonderful time of year, when so many are hurting and struggling in this difficult time? Simply this: our problems are not the complete picture. Our Lord Jesus entered a world in turmoil, too. His coming gives us the hope to deal with our present challenges, and the glorious eternity […]
The Great Gift of Our Creator
Our Creator’s plan to reveal Himself to humanity seems an odd choice. If you and I were the event planners for heaven, I doubt we would have coordinated God’s entry into humanity in the humble way it played out. Our plans would probably be more along the lines of a triumphant entry in honor, esteem, […]
