Christmas can be an amazing time of year to grow in our relationship with Jesus, but if we don’t approach it with intentionality, the entire Advent season can easily get swallowed in busyness and a lack of genuine connection with Christ and others. This post is designed to provide you with resources to help you … More Advent Resources!
Before heading into the craze of what Christmas time can become, let’s not forget to pause and give thanks during this season of Thanksgiving. I love Psalm 100: 1Shout for joy to the Lord, all the earth. 2Worship the Lord with gladness; come before Him with joyful songs. 3Know that the Lord is God. It is He … More Enter His Gates with Thanksgiving
As the father of two kids, I’ve been really convicted about how I portray Christmas to them. There’s so many traditions, movies, albums, and stories I can give them, but ultimately I want them to know that it’s all about Jesus. While there’s still a place for Christmas trees, lights, and Rudolph (which my son has … More Worth it All
December is a crazy month for most people. The husband, dad, and worship leader in me desires to abide deeply in Jesus during Advent. If I don’t, the weight of these roles this time of year can overwhelm me. This year, in an effort to help our family and worship team abide in Jesus this … More Waiting Here for You
I love reading through the Christmas stories in the gospels each December, asking God to speak to me. God seems to reveal new subtle truths to me each year that amaze me in light of His plan of salvation through Jesus. Recently, I was struck by what the name “Jesus” means. In Matthew 1, after contemplating … More Jesus: A Name of Power
Christmas is my favorite time of year. It opens up so many doors for fun, gift giving, food, lights, music, and connecting with Jesus. Our family is always looking for ways to be intentional about seeking Christ during this season in combination with all the fun activities of Christmas. With this goal in mind, last year … More Our Advent Calendar
As I awake I hear my wife sewing in the other room (making her Christmas dress). I’m in our living room where there are stockings hung above our fireplace and a Christmas tree. My son is asleep upstairs and I remember I’m resting after church. All of these things – the godly wife, cozy home, … More The Best Christmas Gift Ever
As I was reading in Luke this morning (I love reading in Luke 1-2 as Christmas approaches!), a phrase stuck out to me that I had never thought about before. As Zechariah is prophesying following the birth of John the Baptist, he says that God has “raised up a horn of salvation for us.” Through … More A Horn of Salvation
My lovely wife is the writer of today’s post. I love her heart for this upcoming season and I think you’ll be inspired, encouraged, and gain some practical ideas through these insights. Take a look… a more intentional christmas CHRISTMAS IS COMING AND I CANNOT WAIT. Atticus totally loving meeting Santa last year As is … More Guest Post: A More Intentional Christmas (Emily Berg)
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