The last week of Carol’s daily Advent devotions.

Hanukkah begins tomorrow. What do we know about Jesus and this Jewish festival? Phillip Jenkins on Patheos.

NPR reports on gardens, greenhouses, coffee houses, yoga, and more — church efforts to connect with people.

Busy-ness, Disabilities, Multitasking, and more from Mike Walker on the CRCNA’s “Do Justice”.

Coming out on the other side with hope — the latest from Small Church, BIg Table.

A daily guide that looks at Luke 1 this week.

As the GOP seems to move away from Trump, will white Evangelicals join? Russell Moore is dubious.

Hope College psychology professor: “Spare Me the Humblebrag”

Science and theology in dialog at the New York Review