Beyond the Nativity: The Importance and Rewards

I love the above art. It shows the angel looking intently at the Christ child.  It is as if He is exalted even as a baby as the angel below Him looks up.  If we exalt Christ, we elevate Him to a high rank or position in our lives–our heart, mind and spirit. Are you allowing Christ […]

Beyond the Nativity: The Manifestation

When God took on flesh, people saw, touched and heard Him.  This taking on flesh played out in many ways. Will you, this week, look deeply with me into some of the ways? His Birth and Taking On Our Nature His Hunger, Thirst, Weariness and Sleep His Submission, Obedience, Menial Acts, and Serving His Suffering and Death […]

Beyond the Nativity: The Purpose

Will you, this week, wrap your mind and heart around the purpose of Jesus coming? The Purpose… If you’re a follower of Christ, then the purpose may be obvious to you already.  You’ve known for quite some time.  On one hand…just knowing He came to save His people should cause us to delight in worshiping Him this season.  But…could […]

Beyond the Nativity: Becoming Flesh

Each week leading up to Christmas… I will be posting one devotional from the four week Christmas devotional I wrote last year. Click here for the link to a free pdf download of the entire book: Will you join me in making Christ the center of this Christmas?  This is a tool to help you […]