Category Archives: Christmas

Knowing Jesus: The Story Behind the Name, Part 2

Posted on January 10, 2024 by Jason

The angel of the Lord told Joseph and Mary to name their son after the great Old Testament military leader, Joshua — the one who led the Israelites to the promised land. I think that’s also a big part of … Continue reading →

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The Five Love Languages: Receiving Gifts, Part 2

Posted on December 21, 2023 by Jason

The Bible tells us that God is the best gift-giver. James 1:17, Every good and perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of the heavenly lights, who does not change like shifting shadows. God’s gifts are good … Continue reading →

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A Weary World Rejoices

Posted on December 18, 2023 by Jason
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Christmas 2020: Wonders of His Love

Posted on December 25, 2020 by Jason

I wrote this a few weeks back as my contribution to a twelve-day devotional series that our ministry staff put together for our church family. I share it with you today as a final Christmas meditation this season. Merry Christmas! … Continue reading →

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Christmas 2020: His Gospel is Peace

Posted on December 24, 2020 by Jason

Truly He taught us to love one another His law is love and His gospel is peace O Holy Night Our understanding of peace is often based on cultural usage. From the perspective of geopolitics, peace boils down to the … Continue reading →

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Christmas 2020: A Weary World Rejoices

Posted on December 23, 2020 by Jason

O Holy night! The stars are brightly shining It is the night of our dear Savior’s birth Long lay the world in sin and error pining “Til He appears and the soul felt its worth A thrill of hope, the … Continue reading →

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An Enchanted Christmas

Posted on December 24, 2018 by Jason

Don’t be fooled by the sentimentality of this season: the birth of the child is an act of war. Continue reading →

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The Limitations of Our Resolve

Posted on December 30, 2017 by Jason

I simply love this time of year. Sure, Charlie Brown was right; the commercialization of the holidays can be disheartening — and probably even dangerous to our souls. But the holiday season also prompts many to reflect, ever so briefly, … Continue reading →

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Christmas 2017

Posted on December 25, 2017 by Jason

Here’s my Christmas haul from the people who know me well. Great music from Stapleton and The War on Drugs. Non-fiction on Christian mysticism (my current theological interest) and Revelation (twin teaching and preaching series in the queue for early … Continue reading →

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Best picture I’ve taken this week.

Posted on December 11, 2017 by Jason

We have a lot of fun at our office Christmas party! Love serving alongside shepherds who don’t take themselves too seriously!

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