“The people walking in darkness have seen a great light; on those living in the land of deep darkness a light has dawned.” -Isaiah 9:2
Shameless disclaimer: The inspiration for this post came directly from the pulpit of my own church, in a sermon titled “Come, Lord, Save Us From God!” (See? This is why all Christians absolutely need to go to church!) It’s one of the most elementary of Christian teachings: Jesus saves. Even… Read More »Jesus Saved You From Sin, Death, Hell—And God
On the surface, God and Santa have a lot in common. They each have their own version of naughty and nice lists, and they judge your every move to decide which you belong on. In fact, the Santa of popular music is as all-knowing and omnipresent as the God of… Read More »The Difference Between God and Santa? Amazing Grace
Ever met a couple who clearly needed a crash course in effective communication? Enjoy this fun twist on the traditional 12 days of Christmas carol, given from the perspective of the true love. The 12 Days of Christmas According to the True Love by Lauren Thell DECEMBER 25 My Dearest… Read More »The 12 Days of Christmas According to the True Love
Did you ever have an Advent calendar as a kid? What started with nineteenth-century German Protestants making chalk marks on their walls as a countdown to Christmas has now turned into its own industry. Even Lego is in on it, offering no fewer than six different options for the current… Read More »The Forgotten Side of Advent: When Jesus Returns
Who is Jesus? People have debated this ever since his mother laid his precious head on a bed of straw. Was he a prophet? A good person whose example we should follow? Those are easy answers to accept, but what about the claim that Jesus is God? Can Jesus be… Read More »Jesus Knows Exactly What it’s Like to be Human
On a recent visit to Walmart’s Christmas card section, I found quite an array of mailable holiday greetings. Singing cards, pop-up cards, 3-D cards (which, admittedly, are kind of cool), cards with jokes, money-holder cards, and politically correct “Happy Holidays” cards. But Christmas cards with any type of meaningful Biblical… Read More »How to Observe Advent Like a Christian: Tips for Teens
Welcome to the Christmas season—the time of year when we celebrate our Savior’s birth! I love Christmas. I love the sounds, the glitz, the joy, the food. But sometimes, finding Jesus amidst all of the hoopla surrounding a holiday that is supposed to be about him is a little like… Read More »Finding Jesus: 9 Surprising Places to See Him This Christmas