The wise men’s song, “We Three Kings of Orient Are” must have been written by someone who saw the story on social media about the star, the gifts, and filter-enhanced selfies with Jesus.
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Exiled From the Nativity: Inclusion
What are the rules for being included at the nativity? And who gets to set them?
Exiled From the Nativity: Rebellion
Is my forced exile of the wise men also my act of rebellion against the commercialization (and consumer-ization) of Christmas?
Advent Reflections: Finding the Light…
This is the fourth in a series of reflections on John 1. The light came to his own people, and his own people didn’t welcome him. John 1:11 (CEB) Yesterday, we were thinking about the magi and following the...
Advent Reflections: Following the Light…
This is the third in a series of reflections on John 1 (excerpted from a previous post). A man named John was sent from God. He came as a witness to testify concerning the light, so that through him...
Following the Light
Was the star, the light, a purpose in itself, or simply a stopping point in some greater destination?