The Word: Under Wraps
“Now the Word became flesh and took up residence among us. We saw his glory—the glory of the one and only, full of grace and truth, who came from the Father” (John 1:14, NET). I can never sleep on...
View ArticleA Gift to Keep
“He is the image of the invisible God…” (Colossians 1:15, NET). The gifts rise like a multi-colored box-mountain under our Christmas tree—colorfully swaddled in red, green, and silver. I survey the...
View ArticleA Real Christmas Tree
“He sprouted up like a twig before God, like a root out of parched soil; he had no stately form or majesty that might catch our attention, no special appearance that we should want to follow him.”...
View ArticleNight Watch
“Today your Savior is born . . .” (Luke 2:11, NET) The gathered armies stood at attention, silent as the night. Waiting. Unseen. Their commander moved into position, listening for the signal....
View ArticleOut of Egypt
You do well if you pay attention to this as you would to a light shining in a murky place, until the day dawns and the morning star rises in your hearts. (2 Peter 1:19, NET) Papa, are we there yet?” It...
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