Sickness has a way of taking even the most devoted out. Like the one from the unforgettable Thanksgiving, some sickness comes to us, not because we haven't been fed but because we're feasting on the wrong thing. Friend, it greatly matters on what we choose to feast. We can feast on knowledge, but without humility and wisdom, it will only leave us puffed up and sick. Or, we can feast on awe and wonder.

Why did God reveal Jesus' birth the way He did? God, beaming as the proud Father He is, He didn't write it in the skies though He could have. He didn't release all of creation to clap their hands and sing for their Creator though He could have. He didn't tell the ones who society held as most important - the kings and political figures, not even the religious leaders as we'll soon uncover.

Unlike the wise men, James didn't have to pack up his belongings for a month-long trip. He didn't have to go out of country or even out of town. In fact, he didn't have to leave his house! He grew up as a sibling of Jesus. He had the unique perspective of a front-row seat to Jesus, celebrated so many of Jesus' birthdays with him, yet each of those Christmases he missed because he did not believe.

The innkeeper and Mary both accepted inconvenience but one mustered up the strength to tolerate it while the other sought strength to welcome inconvenience.

The weary world rejoices - these words from the familiar Christmas hymn are ones I've held close in recent years. I gather strength from thi

If you've been following along with us this Christmas, you know we're looking at the genealogy of Christ, traveling back to Genesis with Ada

Christmas, though we associate with jolly music, decadent recipes, colorful packages with shiny ribbon, and celebration, is not the absence

Finding the perfect Christmas tree - we consider the size, notably the height, volume of branches, spacing of branches to ensure there are n

November to me is summarized most plainly and festively as "Fall-la-la-la" - the time when seasons merge, both pumpkins and maybe trees. And

We’re recognizing and breaking the "Christmas story, okay got that" mentality. God's grace carries us to new understanding and reverence and

How often do you think about the Roman Empire?” It may have been a trend this year, but why did Luke include one man who is never featured i

Last Christmas, Will and I got to experience the story of The Polar Express retold through music and ice sculptures, but as we left, we knew

How can the fun but secular tradition of Elf on the Shelf remind us of the true gift of Christmas and help us live this out with others?

Life is not a Hallmark movie, but this day sure felt like one. Makes me wonder, when God thinks of the gift He gave, what does He cherish?

The pressure of gift-giving can be overwhelming this time of year. How can poinsettias serve to remind us of the true meaning of Christmas?

Can our favorite holiday movies (even those with Arnold Schwarzenegger) allow us to feel the miracle of Christmas more tangibly?

How can a gingerbread house serve as a reminder of the story of Christmas? Oh, I'm glad you asked!

Holiday movies, we all have our favorite stories to rewatch again and again. But there's one story that doesn't get the Hollywood attention.

This time of the year, it's easy to feel lost in the to-do's, to-buy's, to-bake's, and to-wrap's. But what if we chose to be lost in wonder?

One of my favorite things to do at Christmas time is read children's stories. Maybe there's more to this...