Whenever you see a nativity scene, be reminded that God wants to be closer to you.
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A German Christmas
Today my post is by a guest author, sharing first-hand memories of what Christmas was like for the children of Germany two generations ago. * * * * * * * One of us always wanted to be the first to pull the 30th of November off the calendar, because Dec. 1 marked the beginning … Continue reading A German Christmas
I Bring You Great News
Christmas, to me, is evidence that God wants to be with us—near us—not far away. That changes everything I used to believe about God being a looming taskmaster whose main purpose was to hand out a list of rules and dire consequences with a warning, “Now don’t mess up!” Christmas shows the … Continue reading I Bring You Great News