Tag: Christmas devotional

  • The Modern Distraction: A Call to Lift Our Heads This Advent

    The Modern Distraction: A Call to Lift Our Heads This Advent

    A table full of young soldiers at the food court appeared to be praying together over their noon meal. “How refreshing,” I thought. “They are giving thanks to God.” Tis the season. As I drew closer, I realized they were all staring down at their phones. It was indeed reverence, but of a different sort.…

  • God With Us

    God With Us

    It was the final choir rehearsal of the year, in preparation for my church’s Christmas Eve candlelight service. As is our custom, the group met at our director’s home for a pot-luck dinner, followed by rehearsal. It was challenging to hear in the reconfigured living room—with all the background noise. As our leader gave instructions,…

  • ⏸ for Joy

    ⏸ for Joy

    “Maybe Christmas, the Grinch thought, doesn’t come from a store.” Dr. Seuss