Hope Is a Dangerous Thing

Traditionally, in this first week of the advent season before Christmas, we call to mind the hope we have in Christ, hope in what many have called the third advent. Christ has come incarnate, born of the virgin Mary, the first advent. He has come into each Christian’s life, the

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The Abounding Life of Christ

There’s a lot of talk in the church, and rightfully so, about the death of Jesus Christ, his atoning death in our place which is the source and wellspring of our salvation from sin. We wear crosses on our necks, and tell people “Jesus died for you.” This is good.

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The Light of Christ in a Dark Year – By Alex Brian

I find myself, in this stage of my life, learning many things from children’s books. Dr. Seuss’s How the Grinch Stole Christmas is one of my son’s favorites. It’s always a meaningful lesson, but the Grinch seems particularly on-the-nose this year. I imagine the virus as some green monster lurking

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