My Beautiful, Simple Christmas

It is Christmas. Today marks the birth of Jesus Christ. Today is one of the most celebrated and significant events in human history. It also marks the beginning of the Christian faith. Millions of people observe the day in some form around the world. For myself, this has been one of the quietest Christmas seasons…

The Rest of the Story

This Christmas season I had the privilege of attending an Ugly Sweater party. I didn’t have an actual Christmas sweater, but used a sweater my dear wife made for me 30 years ago. The host was the only person I knew at the party, and so I was a bit anxious. But there were so…

Are You Ready For Christmas?

It is a question I will first hear near around the beginning of December, but as the 25th of the month approaches, the question comes my way more and more frequently. Are you ready for Christmas?  For my family, Christmas is pretty low key. My wife’s side of the family is either on the other…