The first Christmas elapsed, and the ordinary rushed back to hide the miracle.

In a couple weeks, I’m presenting a paper at the American Society of Church History annual meeting in Chicago about Disney World–themed devotionals. Yes, you

Because the story of Jesus has become part of the cultural-holiday furniture, many don’t take Jesus any more seriously than Frosty or Rudolf.

To open up their hands to receive this Messiah, this good news, this Godly answer-in-flesh, they had to let another dream die.

Joseph is to name the child “Jesus.” Then we are told this child would be known as “Immanuel.” So which is it? Jesus or Immanuel?

Neuroscience offers the hope that the ability to wait can be strengthened through practice—especially the practice of Advent.

After Rome conquered Palestine, they installed a puppet king—Herod the Great. In order to put down resistance to his rule, he employed widespread slaughter and

Dear Jesus,
In the beginning, you made us a little lower than the angels. But in the middle, you lowered yourself.