Tag: Christmas

  • With us—when God joins us here

    With us—when God joins us here

    In Christmas, we celebrate the incarnation of Christ. What that means to us, however, requires us to think about our world.

  • Boxing Day

    Boxing Day

    The day after Christmas is known in many places as Boxing Day. What does that mean? And what does it imply?

  • The Grinch isn’t the enemy

    The Grinch isn’t the enemy

    Episode 48 of the Make Saints podcast

  • The Word became flesh

    The Word became flesh

    In “the Word became flesh,” we are offered a truth claim that speaks, not only to the nature of Jesus, but of God.

  • Incarnate—God enfleshed

    Incarnate—God enfleshed

    In the incarnation, God joins us in the mess. Ultimately, this is the work of life. And our most animating conviction.

  • Christmas isn’t supposed to be convenient

    Christmas isn’t supposed to be convenient

    This time of year, we can get frustrated by how inconvenient normal things become. Take the opportunity to reflect on that.

  • Buying Stuff

    Buying Stuff

    Episode 46 of the Make Saints podcast

  • Why shepherds went to see the baby Jesus

    Why shepherds went to see the baby Jesus

    They were promised a savior. Which also implies they needed saving. Because Christmas isn’t about metaphorical saving.