I read the Christmas story a couple times over the past week (both from Matthew and Luke), and it’s so cool because every year something new pops out to me. This year, it occurred to me how cool it is that God wants us to find Him. Here’s what I mean. I saw a quote …
Christmas this year looks a lot different for me. Christmas this year looks a lot different to many people. Usually, I’m savoring the days of December. I have 24 days to just soak in the season; 24 days to read the Christmas story; 24 days to listen to Christmas music. 3 Sundays to hear Christmas …
Tucked in between Mary’s famous Magnificat (Luke 1:46-55) and “the Christmas story” (Luke 2) lies a prayer/prophecy that is often overlooked. At least, I’ve overlooked it every year. Luke 1:67-79 outline another prayer, but this one is spoken by Zechariah, the father of Jesus’ forerunner, John. I’m still trying to memorize this prayer, but the …
Post written by OBO writer Emily Seaver Christmas is almost upon us, and the late shoppers are rushing to buy those last minute gifts that they may-or-may-not have been meaning to get for the past month. In case you find yourself in that position without a list, here’s a handful of quick ideas to give …
A guest post by OBO writer Jo Advent. When I think of the word, I think of my older sister hiding in the corner during giant, much-too-loud holiday parties, reading over an old book. “Whatcha reading?” I’d ask. “It’s about Advent.” “What’s that?” “That’s the season of waiting for Jesus to come to earth.” “Isn’t …
For me, anticipation of excitement is always better than the actual excitement. That’s why I love all of December way more than Christmas Day. That’s why on Christmas Eve, I’m already feeling a little sad: because I just can’t let go of the fact that all this joy is about to “go away.” This year …
