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No Need to Be Over It Yet
It is the day after Christmas and all through the house, it might be a mess. But that's okay. We've spent time with family and friends. We've talked about God's greatest gift, Jesus. We've opened presents. We've eaten more food than we should have. And we should all...
Necessary Humanity
I've just finished my Bible reading for today, and though I'd share something. It isn't new, but it's something good to think about. In Hebrews, the author talks about the reasons why Jesus came in human form. Jesus came where we are to save us from death. God can't...
A New Normal for Christmas
Some people are spending their first Christmas without someone this year. When you've lost someone, all this Christmas cheer can highlight the grief in your heart. Your family and friends are getting together, except not all of them. You're missing someone important,...
Interesting Details – The Birth of Christ
Sometimes I just look at things and think about what intricate and neat detail God has put in it. Let's talk about Jesus' birth. God in the Old Testament had said that the Messiah would come from the line of David and that He would be born of a virgin (Jeremiah...
Practicing Discipline
Discipline has a few meanings, but in this post I'll be talking about holding yourself to a standard of behavior even when you don't want to. Discipline is not easy or particularly fun. Sometimes we think discipline is just saying "no" to something so we can have...
Perspective for Christmas
We know about the first Christmas when Jesus came. But sometimes I've heard the story so much that I forget how powerful it is. Sometimes the story is just words. Pleasant words, good words, helpful words, comforting words, yes. But sometimes I become partially blind...