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Living in the In-Between
There is a strange, quiet space that exists every year, the week between Christmas and New Year’s. The presents have been opened, the leftovers are still in the fridge, the carols fade from playlists, and yet the fresh energy of a new year hasn’t quite arrived. It’s what I call the in-between. It’s even…
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Why Shepherds?: The Christmas Story we Often Miss
The Christmas Story We Think We Know Every Christmas morning growing up, my family would gather in the living room before a single gift was opened. My dad would read the story of Jesus’ birth (something we do to this day) and then pray a very, very long prayer while we kids squirmed, desperate…
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The Gift of a Saviour
Matthew 1:18–21; Acts 4:12 Christmas isn’t just a season of lights, gifts, and gatherings, it’s the celebration of the greatest gift the world has ever known: a Saviour who came to rescue us, redeem us, and restore us to the Father. Before the angels sang, before shepherds ran, before wise men knelt, there was…
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God Became a Baby: The Astonishing Humility at the Heart of Christmas
In a season filled with lights, carols, and celebration, it’s easy to forget the heartbeat of Christmas, God stepping into our world so no one would ever have to feel alone. What Comes to Mind When You Think About Christmas? For many, Christmas brings to mind cozy lights, warm gatherings, carols, and nativity scenes.…
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When Sheep Bite: Loving People Through Criticism in Ministry
Ministry is a beautiful, messy calling, one that walks hand in hand with both the brokenness and brilliance of humanity. In this honest reflection, we share some of the hardest words we’ve heard in decades of pastoral ministry, the kind that sting long after they’re spoken and the deeper lessons they’ve taught us about…