The light of Christ shines into the darkness we have been living in since March 2020.
Read MoreChristmas is a reminder to us that not only are we worthy of the gift given to us by God in Christ but at the very same time the gift is ours whether we realize how much we need it. The grace of God in Christ is a precious gift, and, by the grace of God, a gift we can’t return.
Read MoreThe reality of what happened in Emmanuel laying in the manger is found in those who had forgotten or ignored the promise made by G-d. The good news changes the reality for all people, and invites all of creation to enter into the grace of G-d regardless of what the powerful say. Regardless of what the darkness of sin says.
Read MoreThe incarnation reveals to us is that while the darkness may seem dark, the Light of Christ always prevails.
Read MoreAs scandalous as this story is, as unbelievable as it is that God’s favor is shown in the womb of an unwed, teenage virgin, God is empowering those who are least likely to view themselves as being favored by God. God empowers those who know it or not, are capable of miraculous tasks when overcome by the Holy Spirit.
Read MoreDid Jesus come to save us from our sin? Was the purpose of the incarnation to correct the economic, political, and social problems of the world?
Read MoreFor God to take on human flesh, and to come into the world as an infant with parents who would raise and teach him, I wonder what the little things were that Mary and Joseph experienced. I wonder what the little milestones were in Jesus' life that cause His parents to stop and take it in.
Read MoreIf Christ came to reconcile us before God, does it really make sense that we should go into debt over material items that we don't need?
Read MoreBecause what could be more contrary to the Christmas Gospel than the idea of God constantly watching our every move to see if we’re good or not? To see if we’re worth rewarding with a gift or if he should instead stick us with a ‘you shouldadunbetter lump of coal.’
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