“I know what Christmas is all about, Charlie Brown.” It seems that most Americans are familiar with the Christmas special A Charlie Brown Christmas. It debuted in 1965 and has aired annually since then. A
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Christmas Presence
“Serenity is not freedom from the storm, but peace amid the storm.” That quote by S A Jefferson-Wright reminds me of God’s Christmas presence during one of our most difficult life storms. “We’ve scheduled your
Read moreForgiveness is a Gift We Give Ourselves
Forgiveness is a gift we give ourselves during the holidays, and every day. It is Christmastime, and family gatherings open up all kinds of tense and tricky situations. Those closest to us have more power
Read morePart of the Story
Part of the Story Seems like everyone wants to be a part of the story of Jesus’ birth at this time of year. A flurry of activity filled with plays, music performances, Nativity reenactments, and
Read moreTransitions Require a Leap of Faith
Transitions can be terrifying and difficult. Last year I took a leap of faith. I moved to Wilmington, NC. It didn’t make a lot of sense, and some people who love me are still scratching
Read morePay-it-forward: the ultimate expression
A little more than two decades ago, the book-turned-into-a-movie Pay It Forward started a movement. The story is about a boy who, for a project, chose three unexpecting and undeserving people to do an act
Read moreBabe in the Manger, Our Bittersweet Savior
“The LORD’s love never ends; his mercies never stop. They are new every morning; LORD, your loyalty [fidelity and faithfulness] is great.” (Lamentations 3:22, 23–New Century Version) Bittersweet. More formally known as solanum dulcamara, it’s
Read moreThe Lost Art of Writing Christmas Cards. (And Some Things We Should Maybe Lose Instead)
Right now, I could be writing my Christmas cards. Instead, I’m going to write about writing my Christmas cards. Except this post is not really about writing my Christmas cards. Pay close attention. You see,
Read moreDelight, Abide and Seek
Prayer is an important and foundational component of the Christian life. It is the way we communicate with God. Prayer consists of fellowship with God, praise and worship, lament and repentance. The most familiar aspect
Read moreThe Gift That Keeps on Giving
It is Christmas every time you let God love others through you. ~ Mother Teresa The Gift The Christmas season is upon us. Wintery scenes of past Christmases flood my mind. Happy memories mingling with
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