A Christmas Carol for a Weary World

A Christmas Carol for a Weary World

What makes “O Holy Night” such an iconic and beloved Christmas carol? A wide range of people have recorded it, including Mariah Carey, Josh Groban, David Phelps, Ella Fitzgerald, Weezer, and my personal favorite, The Reign of Kindo.  No matter which version of the...
Joy to the World: The Lord is Coming

Joy to the World: The Lord is Coming

I have many favorite Christmas carols. One of them is “Joy to the World.” It has such an upbeat tune, and it fills my heart with joy. For many years I thought this song was about Jesus’ birth and the joy it brought to the world. I was surprised to discover that it is...
Advent: Looking Forward

Advent: Looking Forward

It’s no secret that the best thing about the Advent season isn’t the tinsel and trappings of Christmas, the flurry of gift giving and receiving, or even the joyful celebration of our Savior’s birth. The best part of Advent is not Advent itself, but what it points...
A Long Time Coming

A Long Time Coming

As we celebrate Advent together, we want to help you approach this season with purpose and intentionality. This post is part of a four week devotional series designed to guide you toward Christmas day. Spend some time reading this with your family or some close...
How Do You Respond?

How Do You Respond?

As we celebrate Advent together, we want to help you approach this season with purpose and intentionality. This post is part of a four week devotional series designed to guide you toward Christmas day. Spend some time reading this with your family or some close...
A Message Like No Other

A Message Like No Other

As we celebrate Advent together, we want to help you approach this season with purpose and intentionality. This post is part of a four week devotional series designed to guide you toward Christmas day. Spend some time reading this with your family or some close...