Things St. Nicholas ACTUALLY Said… [Day 25]
- December 24, 2019
- by
- Chris Lawson
No, “Ho, Ho, Ho,” isn’t his quote. Neither was the idea of checking a list twice, flying reindeer led by a bright nose, or Home Alone (although it is nearly perfect).
Christmas for the Christian is an odd time. On this day, Christmas Day, all of us (well, some of us) wonder why we tell tales of a large man sneaking in our house while we slept to deliver the gifts we purchased and assembled.
Strange tradition, huh? Strange…or, maybe creepy.
The good news is that the real model for “Old St. Nick” is Nicholas of Myra,...
Do You Hear What I Hear [Day 21]
- December 20, 2019
- by
- Guest Writer
As a human father, I cherish communication with my children. We email, text, and talk on the phone. But nothing is as rich...
The “Why” of Immanuel [Day 20]
- December 19, 2019
- by
- Guest Writer
Because He knows us.
For a couple of weeks I knew that I would be writing about why it matters that God became flesh, a...
Christ Has Come [Day 18]
- December 18, 2019
- by
- Guest Writer
The Oxford English Dictionary (OED) is one of the greatest literary achievements in western history. Basically, it is the GRANDADDY of all English Dictionaries.
It...
Eternal Joy [Day 17]
- December 17, 2019
- by
- Lydia McCord
I believe joy many times gets confused with happiness. Happiness is that feeling we get when we buy a new awesome tee-shirt. Happiness is...
The Cruciality of Caroling [Day 16]
- December 16, 2019
- by
- Esther Followwill-Johnson
Everyone is preaching the gospel this time of year. Everyone. People of all creeds robustly belt out Christmas carols when they come on...
Come and See: Diligently Seeking Jesus [Day 15]
- December 14, 2019
- by
- Guest Writer
The two stood among many. A strange voice had called them to the wilderness. These men had wandered from their fishing boats and the...
Waiting During Advent [Day 14]
- December 13, 2019
- by
- Pete Hardesty
This dog is excited about waiting during Advent.
We are about midway through Advent.
Advent = coming.
Advent = expectant waiting.
Advent is the season of anticipating the...
The Good Shepherd Came For You
- December 11, 2019
- by
- Meg Rodriguez
Think of a time in your life when you felt painfully small or forgotten. Think of a time when you felt far from loveable....
Be Still and Wait [Day 9]
- December 10, 2019
- by
- Beth Gianopulos
When I was young, Advent was a time of joy. My heart would nearly burst with compassion and love as I raced toward Christmas. ...