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Christmas Mythology
There are no shortages of claims that Christmas, and Christianity, is based upon the ancient myths of other cultures. I appreciate the work of the folks at Lutheran Satire for so humorously dispelling those claims.
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Round Yon Virgin
Some of the more curious lyrics to songs seem to be evident in some of the best known Christmas-time hymns. At least it seems that way to me. Perhaps the cause is sometimes from lack of attention. For instance, as a kid I was certain that the prolonged “glo-r-ia, in excelsius deo” of Angels We…
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The Glory of God’s Incarnation
Martin Luther expresses his appreciation of Christmas, not just that Jesus was born, but how and to whom he was born: If Christ had arrived with trumpets and lain in a cradle of gold, His birth would have been a splendid affair. But it would not be a comfort to me. He was, rather, to lie…
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The Gift & The Giver
Paul Tripp reminds us that the greatest Christmas gift anyone could possibly receive has already been given to us – by the Living and True God. And the greatest gift, which God has given to us, is God himself.
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We 3 Kings
You probably know the song, We Three Kings of Orient Are: We three kings of orient are, Bearing gifts we traverse afar Field and fountain, Moor and mountain, Following yonder star. The song is based upon the account of the Magi, in Matthew 2. And though it may be a little less than an accurate…
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The Cry of a Tiny Baby
A lyrical contemporary retelling of the Christmas story. Music by Bruce Cockburn.
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The Nativity
by C.S. Lewis Among the oxen (like an ox I’m slow) I see a glory in the stable grow Which, with the ox’s dullness might at length Give me an ox’s strength. Among the asses (stubborn I as they) I see my Saviour where I looked for hay; So may my beastlike folly learn at…
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The Christmas Distraction
Jared Wilson counsels: There is a great danger this Christmas season of missing the point. And I’m not referring simply to idolatrous consumption and materialism. I’m talking about Christmas religiosity. It is very easy around this time to set up our Nativity scenes, host our Christmas pageants and cantatas, read the Christmas story with our…
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This is Christmas
Check out this simple, original Christmas song by my old, dear friend, Ginny Owens. You can also check out Ginny’s Christmas Album, Bring Us Peace, on I-tunes.
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Healthy Couples Don’t…
An article by Ruthie Dean, appearing in Relevant Magazine, offers helpful marriage advice from the negative side – i.e. 8 Things Healthy Couple DON’T Do: Healthy Couples Don’t Post Negatively About Each Other on Social Media Healthy Couples Don’t Make Their Career a Priority Rather Than Their Relationship Healthy Couples Don’t Have All Their ‘Together-Time’…
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5 Questions to Read the Bible With Heart & Mind
Tremper Longman summarizes the entire thrust of his book, Reading the Bible With Heart & Mind, in five simple questions: 1. What does this passage of the Bible teach me about God and my relationship with Him? 2. What does this passage tell me about how God has acted in the past? 3. How does…
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The Santa Question
Years ago, as a newly minted minister in my first year out of seminary, I made an off-the-cuff comment in one of my Christmas season messages. I don’t recall exactly what I said, but it was something to the effect of: “I don’t really care what you do with Santa”. My intent was to demonstrate…
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Christmas Gospel: Glory Triumphs Over Tragedy
What happens when the glory of God’s grace collides with the tragedy of man’s sin and consequential brokenness? Paul Tripp’s answer: “Christmas!” God’s glory triumphs over the tragedy of our brokenness.
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Star of Bethlehem
As a follow up to my post Saturday concerning the debate about the date of Jesus’ birth, (which was an excerpt from the message I delivered Sunday,) a friend from church sent me this video to check out. It is filled with fascinating, coroborating information.
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Date of the Nativity of the Christ
Much debate arises, in some circles, during this time of the year concerning the actual birth date of Christ. While the traditional date for most of the world is observed on December 25, many are adament that this is erroenous, perhaps even heretical. Many of the most passionate insist that Jesus’ birth must have been…
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