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...
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. ...