Today In Bethlehem…

Luke 2:8-20 And in the same region there were shepherds out in the field, keeping watch over their flock by night. 9 And an angel of the Lord appeared to them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were filled with fear. 10 And the angel said to them,...

For The Hurting At Christmas

These are excellent thoughts from Thom Rainer… I have watched and admired my son, Jess, and his wife, Rachel. They lost their son, Will, in February of this year. Their pain and grief are real and often intense, but they have leaned on Jesus Christ to give them...

Shepherd’s Memories

Last week I was meditating upon the birth narrative from Luke 2:8-20 (If you know the story, skip the text to my reflections): And in the same region there were shepherds out in the field, keeping watch over their flock by night. 9 And an angel of the Lord appeared to...

People Who Missed Christmas

Every year Christmas comes and goes.  And each year people miss out on the joy of Christmas.  This is no different from what happened when Jesus was born.  Consider the following people who missed the first Christmas…  The Inn Keeper (Luke 2:7) He had no...