When I was in elementary school, my class toured a cave. At one point, they turned the lights out in the cave and it was as if the world fellContinue readingCharacters of Christmas: Jesus – Sunday December 24, 2023 – Christmas Eve

Scripture: Luke 2:8-20 My brain thinks in song and sound. Like, when I drive past or walk up to a courthouse I sometimes, unconsciously, start singing in my head, theContinue readingCharacters of Christmas: Shepherds – Sunday December 17, 2023

Scripture: Luke 1:26-38 About 10 years ago during seminary, I spent two weeks on a study abroad in Israel and Palestine. It was so transformative and impactful and I couldContinue readingCharacters of Christmas: Mary – December 10, 2023

Matthew 1:18-25 Sleep and scripture.   Jesus sleeps on a boat in the middle of a massive storm, illustrating the power of God’s love to anchor us in the midstContinue readingCharacters of Christmas: Joseph – Sunday December 3, 2023