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?
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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 2014
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...
Advent 2014
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...
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Following the Light
After Jesus was born in Bethlehem in the territory of Judea during the rule of King Herod, magi came from the east to Jerusalem. They asked, “Where is the newborn king of the Jews? We’ve seen his star in the...
