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Tag Archives: Christmas
What God wants for Christmas
Marti, Chandler and I were discussing Christmas yesterday when the question came up: “What do you think God would like for Christmas?” and Chandler said, matter-of-factly, as if everyone knew this, that God would like a surfboard. Now before you … Continue reading
Reflections on the Baby Jesus
The birth of anything is miraculous, but the birth of a human being is exceptionally so, not just because of the wonder of a whole person packed into an infant, but because of what it will become. I’ve done it … Continue reading
The Courageous Heart
Many times for many people within the Catch community, just waking up in the morning and getting out of bed takes a courageous heart; for others a courageous heart is one that finds its way in the darkness by following … Continue reading
O Come, O Come Emmanuel
O come, Thou Day-Spring, come and cheer Our spirits by Thine advent here Disperse the gloomy clouds of night And death’s dark shadows put to flight. Rejoice! Rejoice! Emmanuel Shall come to thee, O Israel. “O Come, O Come, … Continue reading
Joy to the World!
“Do not be afraid. I bring you good news that will cause great joy for all the people.” Luke 2:10 I think of joy as very loud happiness. Joy is happiness on steroids. It is one thing to be … Continue reading
A Thrill of Hope
A thrill of hope the weary world rejoices For yonder breaks a new glorious morn It created a shudder through the galaxy — a breaking story that rocked all worlds. It rippled through the stars and slapped against the … Continue reading
No Little Town; No Silent Night
O little town of Bethlehem, How still we see thee lie; Above thy deep and dreamless sleep The silent stars go by. The little town of Bethlehem is not so little today, and not so still. It’s a place … Continue reading
Still Proceeding
O Star of wonder, star of night Star with royal beauty bright Westward leading, still proceeding Guide us to Thy perfect light Christmas carols have always been a mysterious phenomenon to me. They contain clear, sometimes deep … Continue reading
Anticipating the Gift We Already Have
Advent is a little like waiting for spring training to start. Now I can hear some of you moaning and groaning — you, who, like my wife, can’t stand that I’m bringing up baseball again … in December. But here’s … Continue reading
Every Time A Bell Rings …
Among the most popular holiday movies, and a family tradition for many during the Christmas season, It’s a Wonderful Life, is about a divine intervention by a guardian angel to help a man in distress. It opens with a fanciful … Continue reading
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