As we celebrate Jesus’ birth, there are no picture albums to open and reflect upon, and no year-by-year timeline progression of school photos to celebrate His growth from newborn baby to adult. No one today knows exactly what Jesus looked…

As Christmas and the new year approaches, and final preparations are demanding our urgent attention, we can easily feel uncertain and experience unrest, even in the best of circumstances. We can find it difficult to slow down, and perhaps even…

When Jesus came down to earth, He did so in the humble form of a baby. He did not arrive as a full-grown man complete with military strength, regalia, and fanfare to initiate His mission. Instead, He arrived quietly, as…

Power. This isn’t something we often attribute to a tiny newborn babe–one we often consider to be powerless. But, the babe in the manger we celebrate at Christmas was no ordinary baby. When Jesus came wrapped in human flesh, He…

Beautiful twinkling lights. The Christmas season is filled with them. Whether strands of brilliant, sparkling white or bright multi-colored bulbs, Christmas lights have long been a staple of Christmas decorations. There’s something intriguing in their presence. There’s something mesmerizing in…

Truth. Our hearts long for truth in every season, and perhaps all the more during the Christmas season. We feel a deeper sense of violation when we witness injustice or deceit. Our lips cry out in agony and our souls…