Why does Christmas matter?

Honestly, those are the reasons we celebrate.  Not just because a cute cuddly baby was born.  But because that cute cuddly baby was God in human form, who came here to suffer and die for us.

Church on (Easter + Christmas) = Heaven?

“It felt a little weird coming to a church. He and his dad had only attended church twice since his mom left them six months ago—once for Easter and then the week after, as if they were about to start a new habit but never quite got enough momentum to carry things through.” from Blur,

White House Calling Christmas Trees, Holiday Trees!

I just read this, and like it so much I’m putting a link to it on my site. I ran across this on the internet today and felt the need to post it to my blog.  Apparently the White House referred to Christmas Trees as Holiday Trees for the first time this year, which prompted Ben

What Christmas is not (and is)

Is there really a war on Christmas?  And who exactly is fighting it? Christmas: the annual festival of the Christian church commemorating the birth of Jesus: celebrated on December 25 and now generally observed as a legal holiday and an occasion for exchanging gifts. Inconsistent:  lacking agreement, as one thing with another or two or more

What have I done?

Do you think Jesus ever said “Oh No!  What have I done?”

Forgive us, for we know not what we do

Merry Christmas, Jesus! No – wait – Happy Birthday, Jesus! Yes, I know, it’s not really your birthday. But hey – we had to do something about that pagan holiday, whatever it was.  I mean really – does it matter so much about when we celebrate your birthday?  It seemed more important to tag along with

What Christmas is really about. And why it’s so scary!

Christmas – the time when we hear so much about how it brings out the best in people – it’s time to give gifts – it’s time to be nice to other people – all those things. Scary stuff – isn’t it? And then there’s the baby – Jesus – the true “reason for the