Scripture Reading — Luke 2:21-35The child’s father and mother marveled at what was said about him.— Luke 2:33Now that Christmas Day has passed, let’s try to make sense of all that we have experienced in the past few weeks. What is the significance of our celebration? Does this season make any differ

Scripture Reading — John 1:14-18The Word became flesh and made his dwelling among us.— John 1:14Today is Christmas Day, on which most Christians mark the birth of Jesus over 2,000 years ago. While celebrations may vary, depending on cultures and family traditions, the central meaning of this day is

Scripture Reading — John 1:1-13The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness has not overcome it.— John 1:5I often feel like the world holds its breath on Christmas Eve. For weeks, we’ve listened to advertisements telling us to get ready for the holiday. Perhaps we’ve done our share of bustling

Scripture Reading — 1 Timothy 3:14-16He appeared in the flesh. . . .— 1 Timothy 3:16The Christmas holiday is nearly upon us. For many people Christmas is a special day filled with family gatherings, gift exchanges, and other holiday traditions. In my own family, we look forward to these times, and w

Scripture Reading — Revelation 12:1-17She was pregnant and cried out in pain as she was about to give birth.— Revelation 12:2What is the real impact of Christmas?For many of us in the Western world, the story of Christmas has a familiar cast of characters: Joseph and Mary, the shepherds, angels, the

Scripture Reading — Matthew 2:9-12They opened their treasures and presented him with gifts of gold, frankincense, and myrrh.— Matthew 2:11What’s the best Christmas gift you’ve ever received?A number of years ago, my in-laws gave me a heavy winter jacket and overalls—the kind of warm clothing needed

Scripture Reading — Matthew 2:7-8“As soon as you find him, report to me, so that I too may go and worship him.”— Matthew 2:8Christmas in the Western world has become a highly secularized holiday. While the celebration still bears the name of Christ, the season marks a time of gifts and parties, ligh