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The painting Singing Round the Star on Twelfth Night by Cornelis Troost

God in Flesh Made Manifest

As we hear the stories of Jesus’s miracles and sermons and journeys and friendships and daily life, let us remember that Jesus comes not only to preach, to teach, and to heal—but also to save.

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A shepherd looking over a flock of sheep

Responding to the Wonder of Christmas:
Part 7 – Glorifying

In your work today, and tomorrow, and the next day, seek to love and glorify the Lord with all your heart, soul, mind, and strength.

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A group of ordinary construction and fast-food workers

Responding to the Wonder of Christmas: Part 6 – Returning

As you get back to work, do so glorifying and praising God for the reality of the Incarnation, for Emmanuel, God with us, the core of Christmas.

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A woman's hands holding a handful of gold-foil-wrapped chocolate eggs

Responding to the Wonder of Christmas:
Part 5 – Treasuring

Though the celebration of Christmas may be over, the wonderful reality of God coming to dwell among us remains.

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A silhouette of a woman using a megaphone

Responding to the Wonder of Christmas:
Part 4 – Witness

One way we respond to the wonder of Christmas is by telling others about what God has done in Jesus.

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A man jumping in the air, seen from the back

Responding to the Wonder of Christmas:
Part 3 – Action

In this season of Christmas, as you reflect on the implications of the birth of Christ, be open to what God might lead you to do.

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A woman staring thoughtfully up into the sky

Responding to the Wonder of Christmas:
Part 2 – Resolution

During the season of Christmastide, as you ponder the birth of Jesus and its meaning, ask the Lord if there is something you need to do.

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A man on a starry night looking up at the Milky Way

Responding to the Wonder of Christmas:
Part 1 – Fear

Hear for yourself the message of the angel, “Do not be afraid; for see—I am bringing you good news of great joy for all the people.”

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Lambs in a stall

How Silently, How Silently

The birth of Jesus was quite “silent,” in the sense that it happened with almost no fanfare or human attention.

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Longing for a True King

The more we are close to those who are suffering, the more we will be drawn into the spirit of Advent.

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The words "Peace on Earth" written in chalk on a sidewalk

The Way of Peace

In Advent we will often encounter the holiday wish for “Peace on Earth.”

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The Tender Mercy of Our God

God holds you with God’s own tender mercy, embracing you with a womb-like love that will never let you go.

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A number of brightly colored textiles from Oaxaca, México

The Interweaving of Time in Advent

Time is interwoven in Advent. Past, present, and future are braided together as we hope for the coming of Christ.

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An unlit Advent wreath in the daytime

When Silence and Singing Kiss

God’s faithfulness did not depend on Zechariah’s.

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A statue of the Virgin Mary, who is pointing at her heart, under a pine tree outside in the snow

Your Calling is Calling

Calling and identity are dialectical. We are called by God and we are also called by others.

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